The Walt Disney Company

Feature Producer I

The Walt Disney Company • $85K — $116K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in production with a focus on features.
  • Expertise in writing and producing compelling stories from concept to completion.
  • 3+ years of experience with non-linear editing software like Avid or Adobe Premiere.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with quick turnaround times.
  • Strong storytelling, communication, and research skills.
  • Proficient in supervising production teams, including camera crews and editors.
  • Knowledge of budget management in production.

Responsibilities

  • Produces feature stories for platforms including SportsCenter and ESPN+.
  • Researches and pitches content ideas, overseeing production from concept to edit.
  • Directs freelance personnel during feature productions; ability to shoot/edit is a plus.
  • Presents work for review to senior producers, ensuring quality and alignment with objectives.
  • Develops engaging concepts to enhance viewership and social media reach.
  • Participates in creative and production decision-making processes for projects.
  • Maximizes cross-platform integration and utilizes digital archives for accurate storytelling.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical and financial benefits.
  • Potential bonuses and long-term incentive units.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development in production.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Possibility of flexible working arrangements.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Feature Producer I

Req ID:


Job Description:

Proven and effective contributor to shows and production units as assigned by Producers and Coordinating Producers. Demonstrates superior creativity in assembling production elements including teases and features. Develops and produces show segments and stories using non-linear editing systems.

Responsibilities
  • Produces short-form and long-form feature stories and profiles across platforms such as SportsCenter, SC Featured, College Gameday, NFL Countdown, NBA Countdown, ESPN+, etc.
  • Generates, researches and pitches content/story ideas; determines the content, writing, editing style and storyline/narrative of features; arranges for talent, graphics, animation, equipment and crews; identifies storylines for narrative; writes script; oversees feature "shoots"; oversees editing to achieve the desired story arc and high-end production.
  • Plans and directs the work of freelance production personnel and freelance technicians during feature story productions. Ability to shoot/edit and knowledge of innovations in technology with cameras and edit is a plus.
  • Presents work for review to the responsible Vice President, Coordinating Producer or Senior Managing Producer at regular intervals and milestones.
  • Develops concepts and content for feature stories to reach viewers and increase ESPN's market penetration, television ratings, digital viewership, and social media reach.
  • Participates in decisions regarding the full scope of creative, content, production and cost/benefit decisions for assigned feature stories and profiles.
  • Recommendations and decisions are subject to general review and are guided by the defined objectives and outcomes of assigned feature stories.
  • Pushes the envelope creatively while working within confines of budget restrictions of particular feature or show.
  • Works independently without Talent when necessary or desired, conducting in-depth interviews and with well-written scripts.
  • Embraces and seeks knowledge of multi-platform content integration (digital/social media) and technological advances in field and post production.
  • Actively maximizes cross-platform potential of feature production.
  • Researches sports information and utilizes information resources in support of productions and to ensure accuracy.
  • Values our extensive video tape library and digital archive systems and proactively works to ensure important material is preserved in these systems.


Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively complex related production experience with advanced prior experience reporting and producing features.
  • Has an ability to identify, create and write compelling feature stories and profiles, executing high-end video production from concept to completion.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience using non-linear edit software such as Avid and Adobe Premiere and able to produce rough cuts of segments for preliminary screening
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment to turn feature stories around quickly for air.
  • Understands what content is compelling and relevant to shows, and actively suggests appropriate ideas.
  • Has strong research, reportorial/journalistic and storytelling skills.
  • Has strong communication and writing skills.
  • Proven ability to supervise effectively camera crews and editors; has demonstrated high-end, cinematic production skills with shooting, editing, audio/music, etc.
  • Has budget and resource management skills.
  • Specific knowledge of television production technique used in digital and social media.
  • Frequent travel to news gathering sights; availability to work weekends.
  • Demonstrated proficiency of working independently and remotely.
  • Use of various computer programs, including video editing programs and Photoshop, Microsoft Outlook, ENPS, NCS, various inter and intranet sites.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Preference given to candidates with strong editing background, who can edit, color-correct, and provide final audio mix.


Required Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent


Preferred Education
  • A College or Technical School degree in communications, electronics, television production or related field is desired.


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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $85,000.00-$116,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:
ESPN Original Content

Job Posting Primary Business:
Original Content Internal

Primary Job Posting Category:
Producing

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-08-07

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
NASDAQ
DIS
* Ladders Estimates

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