Part-time Production Assistant

Job Summary:

The Part-time Production Assistant will support N Y local Audio programming, through the editing of multiple sources of audio for on air content and operating audio board equipment for live programming.  Additionally, part-time Production Assistants may receive opportunities to assist the production team with developing live, on air, multi-platform content.  

Responsibilities: 

• Edits actualities, play-by-play highlights and audio from ESPN and NY local shows across all ESPN platforms .

• Will make decisions regarding the most relevant audio cuts for ESPN NY Au dio and other ESPN platforms .

• Expected to have strong general sports knowledge and of all ESPN NY Audio and ESPN programming. 

• Catalogues all audio edited and distributes the most relevant audio to ESPN NY Production teams across all platforms .  

• Expected to load playlists, log commercials, sales and promotional mentions for live, on-air and multi-platform broadcasts .

• Monitors multi-platform, on-air product for quality control and adherence to industry standards. 

• Expected to complete regularly scheduled technical training sessions.

• May be asked to a ssist ESPN NY Au dio producers by generating story ideas, providing re search materials for interviews and producing show elements.

• Will c ontribute to creative concepts f or ESPN NY Audio and multi-platform content.

• Will assist ESPN NY Audio i maging team on promos and/or show production.

• Work is subject to scrutiny and is closely supervised and reviewed for timeliness, accuracy and adherence to established procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year in commercial production and working at a network or local radio facility.

• Expected to have working knowledge of audio operator board and knowledge of ESPN NY Audio programming .

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 2 years working at a commercially operated, local or network radio facility.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

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The pay rate for this role in New York, NY is $22.50 to $30.14 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: