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ESPN Remote Operations is responsible for overseeing and driving the day to day operations, personnel and technical management of a remote event. We get every remote event technically prepared with trucks, crews and logistics for the event to be produced, working closely with Production, Finance, Vendors, organizing bodies and stadium or site personnel.

Responsibilities :
A Day in the Life:

The Operations Intern will use a technical background and practical experience to organize and coordinate operations and logistics relevant to ESPN-produced events. This individual is expected to acquire working knowledge of all phases of departmental operations through orientation and observation; familiarizes self with basic duties of other departmental personnel.

• Provide support to Operations Management
• Assist and communicate in the creation of assignments for Live From Home Support schedule
• Create and maintain the Operations hotel list and work with Travel to ensure its accuracy
• Place orders for equipment and supplies as requested. i.e. VIZ, C&S, ART etc.
• Receive and process invoices
• Book the local runner and utility hires
• Assist in arranging shipping between vendors and remote locations
• Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of technical equipment and systems
• Assist the Operations Producer on survey distribution and remote maintenance
• Ability to balance the day-to-day workload, along with helping to oversee day-of-air remote challenges

Basic Qualifications :

What You Bring to the Role:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including voice and email communication
• Proficiency in Windows-based PC applications; heavy use of Microsoft Excel
• Willingness and ability to travel to domestic work sites

Preferred Qualifications :

• Campus or previous internship experience relating to Production or Technical/Operations
• Microsoft Visio proficiency
• Smartsheets proficiency

Required Education :

• Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship or graduated within the past 6 months.

Preferred Education :

• Communications, Broadcasting or related majors

Additional Information :

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney Professional Internship OR graduated within the past 6 months
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Program Dates: The length of this internship is 10 weeks, and the approximate dates are June 6 - August 12, 2022. Interns will work 40 hours per week and must be fully available throughout the internship.

Work Environment: This is internship may be on site in Bristol, CT or remote. If in person, a limited amount of housing assistance will be provided for those who qualify. If remote, the internship will require a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.