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Joshua Blount

Content Producer
Bristol,CT

Summary

Highly motivated Content Creator with proven track record developing engaging content. Works well independently as well as collaboratively. Adept at managing multiple projects while producing successful outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Content Producer

ESPN
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed content ideas that combined strong visual elements with great storytelling for production of SportsCenter and SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt on a nightly basis
  • Managed real time development and production of highlights and video content by PAs, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.
  • Mentored PAs and fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged professional growth.

Associate Producer

ESPN
Bristol, CT
05.2019 - 11.2022

ESPN College Football GameDay

  • One of two Associate Producers in charge of facilitating and managing the video production for College GameDay
  • Pitched, developed and cut features during the 2021-23 seasons, such as a profile on Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux
  • Worked with management to create effective schedules, resource allocation and problem solve on a daily basis
  • Pitched ideas, developed show content, and produced high end video elements for the broadcast in an efficient, timely manner including the weekly opening show tease
  • Identified, recruited, and recommended talented individuals to add to the show staff each season

NBA Countdown

  • Produced high end inbumps, teases and essays for the twice weekly show
  • Developed and pitched show ideas for the broadcast

SCEU

  • Worked to develop and produce high end video content for SportsCenter
  • Tasked with developing a creative vision for each assignment
  • Produced an essay with ESPN's Ryan McGee on Lewis Hamilton that received nearly 500,000 views on Twitter

Content Associate

ESPN
Bristol, CT
06.2016 - 05.2019

ESPN College GameDay (Football and Basketball)

  • Coordinated closely with producers on a weekly basis to pitch ideas, develop show content, and produce high end video elements for the broadcast in an efficient, timely manner
  • Tasked with developing high end video elements and projects into a personal vision

SportsCenter DPA Unit

  • Pitched and developed show content and highlights daily for SportsCenter, SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, and SportsCenter: Los Angeles
  • Produced various low/high end video elements for all night time SportsCenters (highlights, inbumps, SOTs)
  • Cut high profile and pressure filled assignments such as the "Miracle in Minneapolis," Mayweather v McGregor, 2017/2018 NBA Finals, Super Bowl's LI and LII, and 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game
  • Was featured in a segment covering Highlights in a SportsCenter All-Access episode

Education

University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX
08.2012 - 05.2016

Timeline

Content Producer

ESPN
11.2022 - Current

Associate Producer

ESPN
05.2019 - 11.2022

Content Associate

ESPN
06.2016 - 05.2019

University of Texas - Austin
08.2012 - 05.2016
Joshua BlountContent Producer