Part-Time Graphics Operator

The ESPN Creative Services Controllers is one of five functionally unique groups whose complementary responsibilities and skill sets combine to create ESPN's on-air visual identity.

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company's mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

Responsibilities * Maintains quality of ESPN's on-air product for daily/nightly studio and remote productions.

* The Controller, or "Graphics Operator", executes graphics on a basic level using ESPN developed playout applications for remote and studio productions utilizing VizRt and Chyron graphics systems.

* Ensures the accuracy and timely preparation of graphics assigned to productions.

* Required to work flexible hours and days as production assignments dictate including weekends, nights and holidays

* Able to effectively communicate across the organization to report technical problems. Must also be able to clearly articulate source of problems in defective equipment reports.

* Maintain administrative records including shift assignment reports and other required documentation. Basic Qualifications * Strong understanding of Windows based applications for live productions.

* Ability to work in high definition environments.

* Candidates must be highly motivated, willing to work all shifts, weekends and some holidays and must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet ever-changing deadlines.

* Must be accurate spellers and possess strong communication skills.

* Must have familiarity with Sports. This may include College and Professional teams -- names, logos and franchise players. Preferred Qualifications * Minimum of one year of on-air graphics systems controller experience in a major market or at the network level is desired. Experience using VizRt, Chyron, ROSS, Trio, Photoshop, ENPS is preferred.

* Able to catalog logos/headshots and custom graphics and Sales elements.

* Understanding of live production control room (PCR) etiquette and overall professionalism. Required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Education Degree in Communication, Multi-Media, Digital Design, Graphic Design or Animation desired. Additional Information Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you'll have the opportunity to join a team that's beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for.

ESPN is an equal opportunity employer -- Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.

Job Posting Industries Television Job Posting Company ESPN Primary Location-City Bristol Primary Location-State CT Primary Location-Country US Auto req ID 274146BR