Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. We’re constantly innovating how fans engage with sports—wherever they are and however they connect. With cutting-edge technology, bold ideas, and world-class talent, every day at ESPN is an opportunity to create something extraordinary.
We’re currently seeking a Remote Production Support – Production Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role plays a critical part in the success of our on-site productions, supporting logistics and coordinating elements across a portfolio of shows and sports properties. As a key liaison between multiple departments and crews, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where communication, organization, and teamwork are essential.
This is a remote-based position with no corporate office location.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Operations Department to support on-site logistics for remote events.
- Assist in the planning and execution of production elements using creative, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Manage and distribute production materials, including sales, graphics, and promotional content.
- Serve as the primary liaison between assigned sport/show categories and internal departments, external partners, and vendors.
- Provide support to production staff and talent, including Producers, Directors, Graphics/Playback Producers, Associate Directors, and Production Assistants.
- Offer objective performance feedback to team members.
- Oversee and coordinate runner, make-up, and transportation schedules at events.
- Organize team meetings and facilitate communication across sport/show units.
- Interface with alternate ESPN platforms to align production strategies.
- Maintain and distribute up-to-date production documentation.
Basic Qualifications:
- Possesses a 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).
- A minimum of 2 years of production and/or operations experience.
- Willingness to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Financial management experience.
- Prior project management experience.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
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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.
