VP, Production ESPN at The Walt Disney Company

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Entertainment, SportsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience in complex sports production
  • Understanding of ESPN’s market positioning and strategy (preferred)
  • Expertise in live event formats (full truck, REMI, augmented feeds)
  • Deep knowledge of major sports, leagues, and tournaments (Mexico, US, global)
  • Proven leadership in global sports markets, especially Latin America
  • Collaborative, solution-oriented, and adaptable leadership style
  • Mastery of studio and live production processes
  • Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts
  • Positive attitude and conflict resolution skills
  • Fluency in English and Spanish required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a diverse team of producers and professionals across full-time, temporary, and matrixed structures
  • Define and communicate the creative vision for ESPN Mexico and ESPN Deportes
  • Approve content and production budgets for all soccer-related programming
  • Oversee production scheduling and talent assignments
  • Collaborate with audience research to drive Time Spent Viewing
  • Manage on-air talent, provide developmental feedback, and identify new talent
  • Ensure the highest journalistic and professional standards across all productions
  • Shape content strategy to maximize reach, ratings, and financial performance
  • Apply deep knowledge of leagues, national teams, and tournaments to guide programming
  • Make or review decisions on creative, content, production, and cost-benefit matters
  • Participate in key HR decisions including hiring, promotion, and compensation
  • Represent ESPN’s ethical, legal, and financial standards in all communications
  • Collaborate with senior management on resource allocation and strategic planning

Skills

Live Events Production
Studio Production
Creative Development
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Budget Management
Content Approval
Audience Research
On-Air Talent Management
Production Standards

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