Assignment Desk Editor I

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor I to coordinate video and audio sports material, hire camera crews, and manage content for ESPN platforms. Candidates must possess strong sports knowledge and interpersonal skills, along with at least 3 years of experience in television production. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and familiarity with Microsoft Office. This role may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a television-related field.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Hire camera crews and arrange for satellite trucks and studios.
• Coordinate the efforts of freelance and staff producers.
• Gathers and communicates content for use on ESPN platforms.

Skills

Knowledge of fiber, satellite, cellular, FTP, and viral newsgathering procedures

Strong problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Above-average sports knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

The Assignment Desk Editor I will hire camera crews, satellite trucks and studios, and arranges feeds and/or transfer of content. Strategizes and organizes movement of IP-based transmission devices for coverage. Coordinates the efforts of freelance and staff producers and associated production/technical personnel to provide video and audio sports/news material for ESPN platforms. Handles all ancillary crew needs, such as parking, credentials, Ethernet, phone lines, and permits. Understands basic rights and clearances issues. Participates in strategic editorial and logistical planning of coverage. Acts as the liaison between the Assignment Desk and Media Assets, Media Operations, and Transmission. Gathers and communicates content for use on ESPN platforms, working with ESPN staff and vendors, social media, affiliates and other networks. Shifts will include nights and weekends.

Required Qualifications:

• Hires freelance ENG crews
• Possesses depth of knowledge in fiber, satellite, cellular, FTP, and viral newsgathering procedures
• Assigns and coordinates movement of IP-based transmission devices
• Clears social media content for ESPN platforms
• Reacts immediately to breaking news and requests; pursues story-related materials (sound and video) in a timely manner
• Collaborates with ABC NewsOne/ABC affiliates, as well as other networks, on breaking news stories, sharing of information, video and sound
• Gathers and enters transmission information (satellite, fiber, cable) for televised games
• Works well in a team setting, shows initiative and problem‑solving skills; takes direction from assignment desk management, coordinating producers, news editors, producers and senior editors
• Stays informed and up to date on sporting events and has above‑average sports knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to handle high‑volume email and phone traffic
• Demonstrated initiative and positive, solution‑oriented outlook
• Advanced ability to organize and prioritize
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of sports
• Working knowledge of television production and electronic and social media newsgathering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a television‑related field
• Spanish speaker preferred

Required Education:

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

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