Recurring-Remote Production Support - Production Coordinator

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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).
• Typically, incumbent 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:

• Bachelor's Degree

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.

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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. Working at DISNEY | Jobs and Careers at DISNEY Synonymous with quality entertainment and cutting-edge technology, The Walt Disney Company impacts a global audience every day. View all jobs.