<div>The Stage Manager I position supports Studio & Remote productions activities. The Stage Manager will be the eyes and ears for the Director in the studio and on stage for remote productions, relaying specific direction to talent and the technical crew. Ensure that all sets are in place and that production positions are staffed. Anticipate, and troubleshoot if necessary, problems that may arise in the studio during a production and alert the Director to any of these potential issues. Communicate any rundown changes and how they may affect camera blocking and talent positions in the studio.Accountabilities:<ul><li>Oversees an assigned studio. Ensures that the Director has all materials and equipment needed to direct the production. Ensures that sets are in place and working; and that needed studio positions are staffed.</li><li>Ensures talent needs are met in terms of equipment, including iPads, proper chairs, pens/papers, mirrors.</li><li>Arranges the positioning of floor monitors based on talent locations.</li><li>Participates in pre-production activities.</li><li>Coordinates with and ensures the availability of assigned talent and guests.</li><li>Assists the Director with studio floor management activities; controls the live or live-to-tape aspects of productions.</li><li>Identifies and reports issues with studios and production staff to the appropriate organizational unit; follows-up to ensure the resolution of identified studio operation issues.</li><li>Ensures compliance of assigned tasks with established standard operating procedures.</li><li>Oversees the management and distribution of studio props.</li><li>Sends out daily communication of Stage Manager coverage.</li><li>Practices and maintains the performance standards as they apply to leadership, communication, operations, personal development and productions, and consistently perform all of the duties and functions required of the role of Stage Manager.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Candidates must be highly motivated, willing to work unusual hours and must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet ever-changing deadlines.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of 1-year experience in a major market or at the network level</li><li>Bilingual in English/Spanish</li></ul>Required Education<ul><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent</li></ul>Preferred Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li></ul>#ESPNMedia</div>
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Stage Manager I

<div><div>The position is responsible for the daily creation of cross-platform live graphics for multiple ESPN productions in our Studio and Remote environments. This is a hands-on position needing strong ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others while also being able to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines to maintain the quality of ESPN product. The position requires a keen eye for design, modern graphic communications skills, a visual storytelling sense, and a strong interest in our brand while collaborating with a passionate team of content creators. #ESPNMedia</div> Responsibilities : <ul><li>Utilizes Adobe software to create designs and animations for ESPN productions</li><li>Utilizes and adheres to workflow processes for ESPN property and external Production applications</li><li>Works independently and with Show Unit personnel to deliver on-time, on-brand graphic content for live production requests</li><li>Adheres to proper file management techniques to ensure efficient archiving and subsequent retrieval of projects.</li><li>Demonstrates eagerness to regularly contribute creative ideas, desire to push designs to the next level, and aptitude to learn new software to enhance individual versatility in the department.</li><li>Recognizes, reports, and helps troubleshoot equipment/software/work environment issues</li><li>Adheres to all administrative responsibilities, including time entry and daily reporting requirements</li><li>Maintains high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity and timely delivery of all requests</li><li>Must be highly motivated, work well under pressure, and regularly effectively prioritize multiple assignments.</li><li>Possesses strong individual and team communication skills with the ability to take direction well</li></ul> Basic Qualifications : <ul><li>1 year of an internship in graphic design</li><li>Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with specific focus on Photoshop, and Illustrator</li><li>Must be able to provide a portfolio or demo reel of recent work and explanation of project involvement</li><li>Must be flexible, self-starter, detail-oriented, deadline driven, strong collaborator and excellent communicator</li><li>Passionate about design and branding with an aptitude to learn new trends and technology as it emerges</li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced, quick turnaround live broadcast environment</li><li>Strong design and typography skills</li><li>Ability to accept guidance and respond well to feedback</li><li>Available to work varied hours and weekends</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Preferred knowledge of Adobe After Effects</li></ul> Required Education : <ul><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent</li></ul> Preferred Education : <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent</li></ul></div>
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Associate Production Designer

<div>The Senior Editorial Producer will develop, launch and oversee the editorial and production of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts. Top candidates for this role will demonstrate curiosity, a strong work ethic, exceptional journalistic instincts, creative production technique, and dynamic team-management skills. The role requires an editorial and production leader with a creative and inclusive approach to storytelling who can shape the vision and execution 30 for 30 Podcasts. The ideal candidate is a talented writer/storyteller who has a proven track record for developing talent, producing high-quality narrative content, innovation, problem-solving and has extensive experience working in a deadline-oriented environment. He/she will develop an efficient workflow/process, a long-range content strategy, and sales integrations. The Senior Editorial Producer will communicate expectations and deliver feedback to both internal and external talent and staff. He/she will oversee and manage direct reports. Responsibilities include related strategic plans, operational tasks and assignments. 30 for 30 Podcasts will continue to highlight compelling sports stories; staying true to the 30 for 30 brand by going deeper into stories our fans think they know, told by the best audio storytellers and sports reporters on the planet. Responsibilities : <ul><li>Leads editorial planning, production and strategy for 30 for 30 Podcasts</li><li>Articulates vision and sets agenda for short and long-range editorial calendar and planning.</li><li>Lead editor on all 30 for 30 Podcast series/episodes</li><li>Manage internal production team, and also external production partners working on all 30 for 30 Podcasts</li><li>Conducts weekly staff meetings and will create/maintain editorial workflow systems, both within the team and within ESPN.</li><li>Develops relationships throughout ESPN with other key stakeholders and divisions, including: sales, marketing, PR and high level producers representing all platforms around the company.</li><li>Ensures highest-quality production standards.</li><li>Collaborates on budget development and implements approved budget for program, making changes as necessary to meet financial goals.</li><li>Cultivates relationships with prospective talent and partners.</li><li>Assists in the recruitment and development of production and editorial talent.</li><li>Coaches host, reporters, producers and editors to strengthen conversational storytelling skills.</li><li>Coordinates aspects of production, post-production, and program distribution.</li><li>Works with sales and marketing teams to develop strategies for the podcasts, as well as ensuring placement and execution of relevant promotion</li><li>Contributes ideas for sales opportunities.</li><li>Coordinates with marketing team around key events, from planning to execution of regular promotion for the show on internal platforms (TV/Radio) as well as with external distribution partners (Apple, Google, etc).</li><li>Collaborates on the integration, optimization and awards recognition for 30 for 30 audio initiatives.</li></ul> Basic Qualifications : <ul><li>Minimum of 6 years of radio/audio production with experience as editorial leader and creative writer / storyteller / producer.</li><li>Deep passion and knowledge in long form sports podcasting/audio.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of podcasting and digital audio industry.</li><li>Experience in team management.</li><li>Demonstrated digital editing expertise using ProTools audio editing software.</li><li>Curiosity; interest in sports, long form storytelling, and beyond.</li><li>Smart conversationalist with outstanding interview skills.</li><li>Strong journalistic and editorial instincts; exceptional writing ability.</li><li>Thorough understanding of how to operate audio hardware, software and facilities.</li><li>Knowledge and/or understanding of digital listening trends.</li><li>Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Thrives in team setting.</li></ul> Required Education : <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li></ul> Additional Information : #ESPNmedia</div>
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Senior Editorial Producer, Podcasts

<div>This posting is for an opportunity within our Studio group. We are looking for candidates who are agile, creative and interested in production opportunities. Responsibilities : <ul><li>Contributes to the creative development for all production content extensions on all platforms.</li><li>Oversees the production of assigned video elements.</li><li>Helps develop and integrate the use of interactive social media to drive show content.</li><li>Integrates the use of visual elements into assignments to drive show content.</li><li>Gathers news, facts and video for assigned productions; researches and prepares story ideas for future productions.</li><li>Conducts research in the video archives to obtain material for all assigned production elements.</li><li>Participates in idea generation during show meetings for assigned projects and specialty elements.</li><li>Contributes creative concepts for studio show elements, as well as concepts for non-linear TV platforms.</li><li>Contributes ideas to generate content and manages project from conceptions to execution.</li><li>Collaborates with editors in the production of high-end video elements in AVID and QEP edit facilities.</li><li>May produce ENG field shoots including, but not limited to, interviews, basic art direction, and specialty shoots.</li><li>May produce assigned segments with guests or analysts in studio shows.</li><li>Provides direction and feedback to Production Assistant and Content Associates on assigned shows.</li><li>Operates under close and frequent supervision, within the context of highly defined production processes.</li><li>Work is subject to close and regular scrutiny by Producers and Coordinating Producers at regular intervals and milestones.</li></ul> Basic Qualifications : <ul><li>Demonstrates and applies strong knowledge of most operating processes of production of studio shows and live events.</li><li>Has and applies considerable experience in the conduct of several complex processes and procedures carried out in studio show production.</li><li>Has and applies considerable knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for teases, original features, analysis clips, specialty elements, and features fed in from reporters and producers in the field.</li><li>Has and applies considerable knowledge of what special animation elements to use for assigned productions.</li><li>Has and applies knowledge regarding technological and social media advances relative to studio shows.</li><li>Has strong mastery of sports and sports history.</li><li>Strong writing skills.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years' television production experience.</li></ul> Required Education : <ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent</li></ul> Preferred Education : <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent</li></ul> Additional Information : #ESPNMedia</div>
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Associate Producer I - Studio

<div>The Creative Associate Producer II works within Creative Operations Team in the coordination, development and production of seasonal and new initiative animation, graphic projects. This individual is responsible for establishing and managing the administrative project coordination, timelines, deliverables for both the internal design team and production stakeholders for single or multiple projects. The Creative Associate Producer II act as the main point of contact on some projects. Responsibilities : <ul><li>Manages project schedules, resources, and helps facilitates vendor contracts</li><li>Point of contact for project communications from Production, including status reports for design team, management staff, clients, and vendors</li><li>Keeps communication pipeline maintained at the highest possible level for positive productivity</li><li>Strong team building skills. Team morale and Is able to motivate, educate, direct a team or individual Designers, Animators, Editors and others assigned to projects whether in-house, freelance or with an external production group</li><li>Ensures that deliverables are received and payments are fulfilled</li><li>Makes budget decisions within limits proscribed by creative and executive leaders</li><li>Coordinates communication with our legal team or image reps to ensure best practices in royalties and copyrights</li><li>Conducts and organizes research for projects in collaboration with creative leaders</li><li>Gathers, organizes, and coordinates needs for production (e.g. music, props, etc.)</li><li>Schedules and attends production meetings, takes notes for clients and vendors</li><li>Oversees and delegates upkeep and creation of style guides</li><li>Develop thorough knowledge of various network/show looks</li><li>Adhere to all SOP of projects with Creative team to meet all required deadlines and technical requirements.</li><li>Ability to work nights and weekends and extra hours as needed.</li><li>Accountable for strict adherence to established department procedures</li></ul> Basic Qualifications : <ul><li>3 years minimum broadcast production experience.</li><li>Strong Understanding of Microsoft based software (Word, Excel, 365)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to get along with diverse personalities and working styles</li><li>Partnering and teamwork skills</li><li>Performance management skills</li><li>Detail oriented, with the ability to multitask and deliver consistently with accuracy in a fast paced environment.</li><li>Ability to work well within a team environment</li><li>Very strong communication, both oral and written, and presentation skills.</li><li>Understanding of file formats, conversions, and media codecs</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Familiarity with SmartSheets, or similar project management tracking programs.</li><li>Familiarity with /or non-linear editing software, and Adobe Creative Suite</li><li>Familiarity with ESPN Programming and the sports media landscape.</li><li>Knowledge of ESPN or network production infrastructure</li></ul> Required Education : <ul><li>High School Diploma</li></ul> Preferred Education : <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in related field</li></ul> Additional Information : The duration of this project position is 7 months.</div>
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Project-Creative Associate Producer II in CT by ESPN

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