The Senior Production Coordinator participates in the management of production content, logistics and business operations to support a group of assigned shows and/or sport categories.
This position is based out of ESPN’s world headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.
Oversees projects within assigned sports groups/show units (i.e. Sales and graphics coordination, creative content management)
Works in conjunction with Remote Operations and other ESPN departments to develop and manage logistics and infrastructure for on-site events and telecasts
Acts as liaison for assigned sport/show categories between Production, other ESPN departments, and outside entities.
Oversee scheduling of assigned personnel regarding event and show assignments, time management, and facilities.
Works with production teams and VP, Senior CP, and CP to ensure assigned productions meet established network creative and technical specifications, business objectives and financial goals
Negotiate semi-complex agreements for production services (with external personnel, companies, vendors, other entities) in conjunction with ESPN Legal and/or Contract Management. Requests and executes said contracts
Participates in developing parts of the production/operational strategy for assigned sport/show units
Acclimate staff and Talent, Producers, Directors, Graphics/Playback Producers, Associate Directors, Associate Producers, Graphics Interface Coordinators, Statisticians, Content Associates, and Production Assistants on the systematic processes of assigned sport/show unit
Responsible for dealing with time-sensitive materials and decisions
Tracks and maintains budgets and production-related expenditures for assigned shows, sport groups, and special projects to ensure/improve fiscal responsibility
Plans and implements production seminars, workshops, and meetings for production personnel
Responsible for the handling and relaying of sensitive information (budgetary, fee-related, etc.)
Organizes and distributes show production elements and materials (i.e. Sales, graphics and promotional information)
Participates in the recruiting, selecting and scheduling of Content Associates and Production Assistants as needed, for specific production groups and sport categories/show units
Responsible for training Production Coordinators and new hires on Production departmental processes and procedures
Provides objective feedback on performance to staff and remote personnel and shares feedback as required
Participates in the growth and development of assigned personnel
Plans, requests and allocates production facility needs of assigned sports/shows
Decisions are guided by established corporate policies and Production operational policies
Work is reviewed from a short-to-mid-term perspective and against defined Production objectives, budgets and schedules
Traveling for productions (domestic and international) may be required
During Production peak times, remains accessible and is often required to work non-traditional days/hours
A minimum of 5-8 years of production and/or operations experience
Possesses strong working knowledge of the production of studio shows, remote events and/or packaged shows and different production models
Must possess strong organizational skills (i.e. budgeting time and prioritizing workload, accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, ability to implement systematic processes and organize information flow)
Must understand the value of synergy in a dynamic organization
Must possess strong communication skills (i.e. clear and concise in all forms of communication, ability to handle high-volume email and phone traffic, as well as in-person interactions)
Has demonstrated ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive production situations that arise and are subject to continual change
Demonstrates ability to take initiative; suggests and implements ideas and solutions to problems that arise or before they occur
Has experience in various aspects of production management (i.e. processing contracts and invoices, creating, maintaining and distributing production information, travel management, production personnel scheduling/staffing)
Has knowledge of the operational and logistical aspects of production planning
Has some financial management experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, One Note, and PowerPoint) and Smartsheet
Demonstrated passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion including inviting diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive work environment and supporting workforce diversity
