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Lead Lighting Specialist

Bristol, CT · On-site

$72K - $96K/yr

ESPN's Directing team is looking for their next Lead Lighting Specialist! The Lead Lighting ... A College or Technical School degree in communications, electronics, television production or a ...

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Do workers at ESPN get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
68% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Does ESPN pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

At ESPN, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
36% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from ESPN affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at ESPN?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 47% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at ESPN worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do ESPN workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it for ESPN workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at ESPN?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do ESPN managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at ESPN spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
29% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at ESPN?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
96% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at ESPN good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at ESPN feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at ESPN get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at ESPN?

Most people feel stressed out here.
85% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at ESPN enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
81% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at ESPN recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at ESPN?

Most people got enough training when they started.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at ESPN?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think ESPN’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how ESPN is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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Recurring-Associate Producer I (Telestration)

ESPN

Bristol, CT • On-site

$25.94 - $46.43/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

ESPN rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 76 rated media

Job description

The Recurring Telestration Producer (Event) supports live sports broadcasts by creating compelling visual analysis that enhances storytelling and helps viewers better understand game strategy, player performance, and key moments. This role works closely with producers, directors, replay operators, announcers, and analysts to identify impactful plays and develop real-time and pre-produced telestration content using advanced sports analysis technology.

The ideal candidate combines deep sports knowledge with technical production expertise and the ability to execute under the demands of fast-paced live broadcast environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the creative development and execution of telestration content for assigned remote sports telecasts and live events.
  • Collaborate with Coordinating Producers, Directors, Talent, Replay Operators, Graphics Operators, and Event Operations teams to develop compelling visual storytelling.
  • Identify impactful plays, trends, and strategic moments that warrant enhanced analysis.
  • Build and execute pregame, in-game, halftime, and postgame telestration packages.
  • Operate telestration and replay systems such as Vizrt Libero, Chyron Paint, EVS, or similar technologies.
  • Select, edit, and prepare video clips from multiple feeds and camera angles for live and pre-produced analysis.
  • Create and apply graphics, animations, arrows, routes, formations, player highlights, and other visual enhancements to support analysis and storytelling.
  • Support on-air talent by providing insightful visual analysis tools that enhance viewer understanding of game strategy and key moments.
  • Manage the preparation and organization of telestration assets, workflows, and production elements prior to live events.
  • Work closely with ESPN internal departments, external partners, vendors, and freelance personnel to ensure successful event execution.
  • Ensure all telestration elements are accurate, visually compelling, and delivered within live production deadlines.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging production technologies, graphics capabilities, and industry best practices.
  • Troubleshoot technical and operational issues related to telestration, replay, and graphics systems.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of production workflows, storytelling techniques, and audience engagement strategies.
  • Travel and support on-site event operations as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of sports, sports history, game strategy, and athlete performance.
  • Strong appreciation of sports culture, emerging trends, and audience interests.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and produce compelling sports analysis and live-event content from concept through execution.
  • Working knowledge of real-time sports production workflows, graphics systems, replay operations, and telestration technologies.
  • Established knowledge of technological advances in animation, video editing, graphics, replay, and telestration tools.
  • Good understanding of ESPN's market positioning, content strategy, and audience expectations.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced live production environments.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders to execute successful productions.
  • Experience supporting major professional, collegiate, or international sports broadcasts.
  • Advanced proficiency with Vizrt Libero, Chyron Paint, EVS, Ross Video, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar production technologies.
  • Experience creating advanced telestration packages and visual analysis for live sports programming.
  • Experience working directly with announcers, analysts, and on-air talent.
  • Experience within remote and REMI production environments.
  • Familiarity with sports analytics, player tracking systems, and data visualization tools.
  • Experience producing content across multiple sports properties, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, and other live-event programming.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with production, operations, engineering, and freelance personnel.

Required Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor's Degree 

Additional Information:

  • Position requires ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Must be willing to travel. 

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The pay rate for this role in Bristol, CT is $25.94 to $46.43 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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