Skip to contentSkip to footer
  • Community
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Salaries
  • For employers
      Notifications

      Loading...

      Elevate your career

      Discover your earning potential, land dream jobs, and share work-life insights anonymously.

      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      ESPN

      Is this your company?

      About
      Reviews
      Pay and benefits
      Jobs
      Interviews
      Interviews
      Related searches: ESPN reviews | ESPN jobs | ESPN salaries | ESPN benefits
      ESPN interviewsESPN Production Assistant interviewsESPN interview


      Glassdoor

      • About / Press
      • Awards
      • Blog
      • Research
      • Contact Us
      • Guides

      Employers

      • Free Employer Account
      • Employer Centre
      • Employers Blog

      Information

      • Help
      • Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy and Ad Choices
      • Do Not Sell Or Share My Information
      • Cookie Consent Tool
      • Security

      Work With Us

      • Advertisers
      • Careers
      Download the App

      • Browse by:
      • Companies
      • Jobs
      • Locations
      • Communities
      • Recent posts

      Copyright © 2008-2026. Glassdoor LLC. "Glassdoor," "Worklife Pro," "Bowls" and logo are proprietary trademarks of Glassdoor LLC.

      Company Bowl sample

      Want the inside scoop on your own company?

      Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.

      Bowls

      Get actionable career advice tailored to you by joining more bowls.

      Followed companies

      Stay ahead in opportunities and insider tips by following your dream companies.

      Job searches

      Get personalised job recommendations and updates by starting your searches.

      Production Assistant Interview

      8 Sept 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at ESPN in Jan 2015

      Interview

      My interview experience for the CAP Program included 2 over the phone interviews, a written assignment, and an in-person "car wash". The 1st interview was your standard interview with HR, discussing my resume and going into detail about my experience. The 2nd over-the-phone interview included a sports knowledge quiz -- they will ask you anything and everything about sports, NFL, NBA, NHL, College FB & BB, WWE, UFC, boxing, motor sports, cricket, rugby, soccer, etc. They then had me critique SportsCenter (SC) in a written assignment -- essentially stating what you like, don't like, would change, and any ideas to make it better. Next is what they call the "car wash" -- they fly you to HQ in Bristol and you meet with several different people in different departments. There is 1) a highlight section (you watch part of a game and create a SC highlight for that game, write a shot sheet (script that the anchors read to describe the highlight) and log the game. You'll work with an editor to make your vision for the highlight come to life 2) a production section where you are asked to pretend you are the Producer of SC and pick 3 stories you would lead the show with. 3) a social production interview with a member of the social media team 4) an interview with a former member/manager of the CAP to talk about your experiences (much like the phone interview) and 5) a meeting with HR.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Pitch a segment for SportsCenter. What talent/analyst would you invite on the program? What graphics/full screens/ visual aids would you create?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      What handles do you follow on Twitter besides SportsCenter? Why do you follow them? What makes them good at what they do
      Answer question
      1

      Other Production Assistant interview reviews for ESPN

      Production Assistant Interview

      21 Apr 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Bristol, CT
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at ESPN (Bristol, CT)

      Interview

      Phone call with the head of the program. Lots of information thrown out there. They'll ask question about sports. Don't have to know them all but you should. Plenty of people want to work there. Show them YOUR value.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What's a 2-3 zone in basketball?
      Answer question

      Production Assistant Interview

      26 Jun 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Bristol, CT
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at ESPN (Bristol, CT)

      Interview

      Good interview process, everything was clear and good communication. They love to hire fans so knowledge on sports and the company is fundamental! the first phase of it though, is based mostly on basic interview questions and they are not hard to pass. Have a great mindset, relax and it will be fine.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work here?
      Answer question

      Production Assistant Interview

      14 Mar 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at ESPN

      Interview

      Initial screening phone call, followed by a Zoom knowledge test for the position and then a final Zoom with multiple employees throughout the company with more targeted questions regarding working at the company.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      After watching the following clip, can you please describe the situation, action and result of the following play?
      Answer question