Producer I, Event

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of production staff (e.g., APs, CAs, PAs) to conceive of, plan and execute the production of, teases, bumps, edits, graphics, live event integrations, etc.
• Provides direction and guidance to on-air talent during lead up to and during live programming.
• Works alongside production and technical crew to properly document the event at or above company standards.
• Organizes, structures, and leads meeting to develop the content of assigned sports events.
• Fosters a collaborative environment within the production team, ensuring that everyone is aligned on the broadcast's goals and vision.
• Leads the moment-to-moment editorial direction of the content of each assigned live event telecast including, storylines, replay angles, graphic content, and announcer / commentator information;
• Produces assigned sports telecasts independently with regular guidance and review from the responsible Vice President/Coordinating Producer.
• Provide direct and constructive feedback on the performance of assigned production crews to ensure alignment with company standards and objectives.
• Maintain strong leadership in a group environment, fostering professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication. Ensure positive working relationships within the production team to support teamwork and objective reporting.
• Oversee and support direct reports, guiding their professional growth by delivering timely, constructive feedback. Assist employees in setting and achieving career development goals.
• Train, coach, and mentor production staff on idea generation, encouraging innovation and creative thinking. Provide ongoing support for personal and professional development within the team.
• Participates in decisions regarding the full scope of creative, content, production, and some cost/benefit decisions for assigned events.
• Coordinates and resolves content and production issues with technical and operations staff and outside resources selected by Vice President/Coordinating Producer.
• Participates in feedback and information meetings both on the assigned sport/event and as a department

Requirements

• Ability to create and produce compelling live sporting event telecasts; generates and executes assigned live event productions, from concept to execution.
• Knowledge of various sports production models (both on-site & remote) and the ability to line produce sporting events as assigned.
• Knowledge of real-time live sports productions include replay producing, graphics execution & event timing
• This role requires strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, along with the ability to work under pressure and handle complex logistics.
• Extensive knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for assigned sports events.
• Extensive knowledge of playing rules for assigned sports events.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively complex related remote or related sp

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Producer I, Event Req ID: 10151445 Job Description: The Producer I (Event) will be responsible for creative development, collaboration with talent & production personnel, budgetary and administrative direction for all aspects of the production & execution of assigned sports events. They are accountable for content quality and overall presentation of the telecast from start to finish to provide viewers with smart, informative documentation in line with ESPN's standards and help increase network ratings and viewership.

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