The Remote Production Support – Production Coordinator assists the day-to-day operation of on-site productions, supporting logistics and elements for a group of assigned shows or sport properties. This person is the cohesive liaison between many departments and crews. Organization and communicating effectively in a fast-paced setting, while fostering a team environment is key for this position. This role is remote-based without a corporate office location.
Responsibilities:
- Works in conjunction with Operations Department to assist with on-site logistics at Remote Events.
- Applies basic creative, analytical and organizational skills to assist various areas of assigned productions.
- Organizes and distributes show production elements and materials (i.e. Sales, graphics and promotional information).
- Acts as liaison for assigned sport/show categories between Production, other ESPN departments and outside entities.
- Supports staff and remote Talent, Producers, Directors, Graphics/Playback Producers, Associate Directors, Associate Producers, Content Associates and Production Assistants on the systematic processes of assigned sport/show unit.
- Provides objective feedback on performance to personnel.
- Oversight and management of runner, make-up and transportation schedules on site at events/games.
- Assist in organizing team meetings for assigned sport/show units.
- Liaison to various internal ESPN departments and external entities on planning aspects of productions.
- Interface with alternate ESPN platforms to convey production strategies and approaches.
- Responsible for updating and distributing production information related to assigned sport/show units.
Basic Qualifications:
- Possesses basic understanding of the production of remote events.
- Has knowledge of the operational and logistical aspects of production planning.
- Has basic experience in various aspects of production management (i.e., creating, maintaining and distributing production information, travel management, production personnel scheduling/staffing).
- 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).
- 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).
- Demonstrates ability to take initiative; suggests ideas and solutions to problems that arise or before they occur.
- Must understand the value of synergy in a dynamic organization.
- Has demonstrated ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive production situations that arise and are subject to continual change.
- Has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Has a minimum of 2 years of production and/or operations experience.
- Travel required.
- Valid Driver’s License is required
- Must be able to work night, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Financial management experience.
- Prior project management experience.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
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The pay rate for this remote role is $22.00 to $88.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
