Brand Strategist / Senior Brand Strategist
Penta Group
Associate Producer II
The Walt Disney Company
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $67,500 - $90,400 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Collaborate with senior producers and creative directors on concept development for sports marketing campaigns and branded content
- Research and identify compelling sports stories, trending topics, and cultural moments that align with ESPN's brand strategy
- Assist in pre-production planning including sourcing footage, talent coordination, location scouting, equipment needs, and shoot schedules
- Support on-set production activities, ensuring smooth execution of creative vision
- Coordinate with post-production teams to deliver high-quality content on deadline
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and creative standards
- Stay current on sports news, trends, and cultural conversations across all major leagues and emerging sports properties
- Contribute to editorial calendar planning and content ideation sessions
- Develop deep understanding of diverse sports audiences and their content consumption habits
- Support social media content creation and optimization strategies
- Work closely with account management, creative, and production teams to ensure seamless project delivery
- Coordinate with external vendors, talent agencies, and sports organizations
- Maintain organized project files, timelines, and budget tracking
- Participate in client presentations and creative reviews
- Support new business development through research and pitch preparation
- Explore emerging platforms, technologies, and content formats to keep ESPN at the forefront of sports media
- Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within content creation
- Mentor junior team members and interns
- Represent ESPN Creative Studio at industry events and conferences
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in content production, sports marketing, or media production
- Demonstrated portfolio of creative work (video, digital content, or campaign development)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Experience with content management systems and project management tools
- Understanding of social media platforms and digital content optimization
- Knowledge of broadcast production workflows and post-production processes
- Genuine enthusiasm for sports with broad knowledge across multiple leagues, teams, and athletes
- Ability to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual and narrative content
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas clearly
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to pivot quickly in dynamic environment
- Meticulous approach to project management and quality control
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Film/TV Production, or related field
- Preferred: Experience with live sports production or event coverage
- Preferred: Knowledge of sports betting, fantasy sports, or emerging sports categories
- Preferred: Experience with influencer partnerships and talent management
- Preferred: Understanding of brand partnerships and integrated marketing
- Preferred: Previous agency or in-house creative team experience
