Remote Operations Producer II

Description: • Oversees all operational and technical aspects of assigned remote events. • Provides guidance and training to Remote Operations staff, including Operations Coordinators and technical crew. • As on-site management of personnel, makes sure that ESPN Workplace Conduct and Safety Policies are followed, including vetting, and authorizing any on-site personnel. • Ensures that appropriate timelines are met for technical and financial planning. • Create and build event specific paperwork, including surveys, tech books and post reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting. • Facilitate the troubleshooting of complex technical, operational and personnel issues as they arise on site. Follow up with appropriate support groups in relation to persistent and serious issues. • Oversees all on-site activity with crew, including the approval of time-entry, travel, and overtime. • Responsible for overseeing and addressing performance issues while on-site with crew, as necessary. • Possesses an advanced knowledge of current broadcast standards as well as potential future developments. • Attends industry events as assigned by Management in relation to specific assignments. • Assists in development and implementation of new technologies for assigned remote based events. Requirements: • Requires regular travel to remote events, which could include international locations. • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the year in accordance with sport schedules. • Has knowledge of organization, procurement, financial, and logistics planning related to show creation. • Working knowledge of differing production models, as well as signal flow, scalability, and transmission. • Has knowledge of developments in equipment technology and procedures. • Must have strong interpersonal skills, including voice and email communication, and conflict resolution skills. • Has and applies strong knowledge of the technical equipment requirements of ESPN’s remote operations functions. • Administers proper hiring and payment policies. • Operates within the defined goals of the Remote Operations department. • Maintains communication flow with peers in sharing best practices and maximizing third party vendor contacts. • Fluent in common computer-based software programs used for data compilation, information distribution and presentations. • 7+ years of related technical and/or operational planning, on-site management, and procurement experience. • Knowledge of technical software-based tools, with relevance to broadcast planning. • Solid knowledge of comms workflow in relation to technical broadcast plan fulfillment. • Established relationships throughout the broadcast industry in relation to third party vendors and clients. Benefits: • Medical benefits • Financial benefits • Bonus and/or long-term incentive units • Other benefits as part of compensation package Apply tot his job