Digital Video Associate Producer

Job Posting Title:

Digital Video Associate Producer

Req ID:

10136868

Job Description:

Job Summary
The Associate Producer will support the creation, development, and delivery of high-quality digital video content for ESPN’s UK and international audiences. You’ll help bring compelling sports stories to life across YouTube and ESPN’s digital platforms. This role is ideal for someone with strong editorial instincts, a passion for sport, and hands-on experience in digital video production. 
 

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:

• Be able to identify trending, “must-see” type moments from games or on social platforms and translate them into engaging digital video opportunities. 
• Participate with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences. 
• Analyse usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements  
• Effectively manage production timelines to ensure projects are executed on time 
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in the latest trends, technology and best practices for digital video content on YouTube & ESPN owned and operated digital platforms.  
• Ensuring edits meet ESPN’s editorial, visual, and brand standards; delivering accurate, well-researched video content. 
• Hitting deadlines for daily content and bigger productions effectively and independently. 
• Ensuring content is technically optimised for YouTube/web & app best practice (Correct metadata, titles, descriptions, and thumbnails.) 
• Being dependable on shoots and during fast-turnaround moments. 
• Representing the team professionally in cross-functional meetings. 
• Making sound calls when reacting to breaking news or fast-moving sports stories. 
• Spotting potential issues (rights, accuracy, tone) and escalating appropriately. 

The Experience We Require From You:

• Experience in digital video production & distribution, ideally within sport or entertainment. 
• Identifiable experience working on a branded YouTube channel. 
• Strong editing skills (Premiere Pro essential; After Effects a bonus). 
• Good understanding of YouTube. 
• Shooting experience, with confidence to go on solo shoots. 
• Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and deliver against tight deadlines. 
• Passion for sport and awareness of key news cycles, events, and personalities. 

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
   

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:

Deportes & Global Digital

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Digital Content

Primary Job Posting Category:

Social Media Producing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-12-23