Sr. Manager, Creative Production
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102083 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Sep. 26, 2024Job Summary:
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager, Creative Production is part of the Edit, Animation, Graphics Innovation, Production and Playout of ESPN Creative Studio (EAGP). This role is responsible for:
- Informing strategy and providing strategic support and implementation that are in alignment with strategies developed by Creative Planning and Implementation.
- Oversee all day-to-day across all assigned projects. Strategically leading daily and long-term project planning discussions in alignment with all properties across Creative Production
- Collaborating closely with other groups within EAGP and other associated team leads across ESPN Creative Studio to foster strong partnerships throughout the organization.
- Lead a team of associate producers and producers in their career growth and development.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strategies around aligning all project needs across all associated business units from the beginning and through the lifecycle of a project.
- Plan producer resources, align with Animation, Graphics Innovation and Visual Storytelling on assignments and build communication strategies with your team for long term and short-term projects
- Build infrastructure around each project inclusive of initiating proper practices around resourcing, aligning and collaborating cross departmentally a
- Partner daily with ECS leaders across EAGP, Strategy, Synergy, Marketing and Music Creative to ensure proper management of agreed upon deliverables and timelines based on project requirements.
- Manage the hard conversations based around aligned prioritization and accountability with all leaders across the business
- Support all leaders across projects and businesses in understand priorities, workflows and accountability
- Nurture and empower a team of producers to strategically plan around long term and short-term priorities by leading them through strategic planning and Intake and insight meetings
- Create and nurture a collegial culture of integrity, empathy, and best practices.
- Forecast upcoming and recurring campaigns with other leaders and stakeholders within ECS and Creative Production to manage overall team bandwidth and adjust resourcing based on changing needs, team capabilities, bandwidth, and project requirements.
- Ability to successfully work horizontally and vertically across the organization to ensure alignment and bring projects to life.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years of industry experience in Production, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while delivering consistently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with workflow or project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet).
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, written and verbal communication, interpersonal communication, and analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of content and commercial production.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet).
- Strong sports knowledge.
About ESPN:
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.