Coordinating Producer II

Job ID 10123125 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Business ESPN

Job Summary:

The ESPN Event – Coordinating Producer II is responsible for the creative development and production of an assigned sports category or of several assigned sports and is accountable for the content quality, talent development, budget performance and market share of an assigned sports category or for several assigned sports. They will also be responsible for some studio oversight at various times throughout the year associated with their assigned sport categories.

This Coordinating Producer role is intended to be assigned to Women’s College Basketball, Women’s Tournament, and Girls Little League. Note that assignments are subject to change at any time based on the business need.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the planning and coordination of the NCAA Women’s Tournament from Selection Show through the Final Four.
• Primary point of contact for the NCAA on all Women’s Tournament planning.
• Leads the planning and coordination of the Girls Little League World Series including Regionals, Ancillaries, and the Little League World Series in Greenville, NC.
• Primary point of contact for Little League on all Girl’s Little League planning.
• Plans and coordinates the full scope of remote producing activities of a large full time, temporary and/or matrixed staff of producers and other production professionals accountable for program development and production for assigned sports.
• Responsible for working with the sport SVP/VP to set the content strategy and production philosophy for assigned sports.
• Responsible for working with the sport SVP/VP to define the talent plan and determine talent assignments on all assigned sports.
• Oversees Producers, Directors, Associate Producers, Content Associates, and Production Assistants in all aspects of the production of an assigned sports category.
• Works with production management team to assign production personnel to all events on assigned sport categories.
• Works with the Remote Operations team to determine production show levels for all events on assigned sports.
• Leads and executes regular content calls for assigned sport categories.
• Regularly provides feedback to talent and production personnel on assigned sports categories.
• Responsible for the growth and development of assigned talent and production personnel on assigned sports categories.
• Creates new concepts for assigned sports categories; enhances the current line-up and continuity of assigned sports category.
• Plans and supports studio shows for assigned sports as needed.
• Directs the design and implementation of graphics and animations for an assigned sports category.
• Tracks and reports on production schedules and budgets for an assigned sports category.
• Oversees and controls the flow of production assets for an assigned sports category.
• Participates in establishing or establishes advertising, promotions, and sales guidelines for an assigned sport category.
• Ensures the integration of an assigned sports category or of several sports categories with the sports broadcasts on ESPN networks.
• Operates within the context of the defined production objectives and outcomes of an assigned sports category.
• Plays an integral role as a leader in department and supports company priorities through their leadership on departmental needs.

Qualifications:

• Has established expertise to create and produce compelling remote sports productions; is able to generate and execute remote sports production concepts, from inception to execution.
• Has good mastery of the remote sports production processes and the ability to produce high-level sports events.
• Has good currency regarding technological advances relative to remote sports productions and a deep understanding of the various production modalities utilized by ESPN.
• Has established knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for remote sports productions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the management and execution of live event productions.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively complex-related remote or related sports production experience.
• Minimum of two years of managing large production teams and overseeing multiple simultaneous events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has a good understanding of ESPN’s market positioning and strategies.
• Has a high-level knowledge of college sports and college sports history.
• Has extensive knowledge of Women’s College Basketball production and playing rules at all levels of play including High School and College.
• Has extensive knowledge of Softball production and playing rules at all levels.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

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About ESPN:

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About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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