Coordinating Producer I at The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Sports, BroadcastingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years progressively complex related studio or related journalistic experience
Established expertise in creating and producing compelling edited sports content
Knowledge of studio production management workflows, broadcast formats, and execution
Skilled in organization, communication, writing, and editing (including copy editing)
Expert communication skills in clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communications
Technical knowledge of production scenarios and workflows for typical storytelling shoots
Technical knowledge and experience in production
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Help develop a strategy and plan for aligning the SCEU and RISE enhancement teams to better maximize the collective staff and resources
Plan and coordinate memorable storytelling elements presented as both short and long form content, for both predictive and reactive scenarios and timelines
Pitch, project, and collaborate with show leaders to meet their needs and guide content opportunities on sports calendar
Collaborate with show groups, sport group leaders, clients, and stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations
Ensure the selection of content is consistent with ESPN viewer trends; drives content by applying sound editorial judgment
Understand what content is compelling and relevant to shows and actively suggests appropriate ideas
Maintain breaking sports news plan for edit team to react with quick-turn editorial pieces as news cycle dictates
Oversee the production process of elements from start to finish, ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget and resources allocated
Communicate and maintain a solid but nimble production and personnel plan; be prepared for regular changes in day-to-day operations as production priorities, corporate shifts, or personnel decisions impact the content, the team, or the production timelines
Stay connected with other departments and teams to ensure seamless communication and adapt, as necessary
Assess, prioritize, develop, and implement production schedules and timelines
Assess, prioritize, manage, and allocate resources with “content first” needs in mind
Ensure content is compliant with industry production standards and regulations
Troubleshoot and resolve any production-related issues and work with partners across the org to ensure studio edit enhancement teams are accounted for in resourcing and heard in feedback exchange on tech and content issues
Pitch and predict potential integration opportunities with other ESPN platforms, especially on high rated air opportunities or larger corporate priority events
Oversee all team personnel schedules and assignments with management team
Supervise and mentor junior production staff, oversee management team
Maintain and update production documentation, regular communications, record keeping and content archiving
Responsible spending and tracking in budgeting at every stage; projection through actualization
Lead the day-to-day of SCEU and RISE teams and align/maximize their collective resources
Work alongside leaders in studio to ensure content is relevant and maximized
Oversee and develop staff, set editorial direction, navigate complex production workflows, manage budget performance, and ensure staff compliance and ethics