Director

This is a Full Time Job

Recurring - Remote Director

Job Summary:

The Recurring Remote Director will be responsible for line-directing the on-air productions of live, remote sporting events. This person will work in conjunction with Producers and Coordinating Producers to determine the creative and technical direction of live remote sporting event telecasts. The Recurring Remote Director will also work in conjunction with the Event Operations department to determine technical facility and personnel needs for those telecasts. During live event productions, the Recurring Remote Director will be responsible for executing the technical production of the telecast, including following storylines and working with the Event Producer to adapt the broadcast coverage plans as live events develop. The Recurring Remote Director is responsible for overseeing the technical crew for the live event productions, including providing direction, feedback and development for those personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs and executes on-air productions of live, remote sporting events, properly documenting assigned events.
• Makes the on-the-spot decisions regarding what pictures and sounds will be broadcasted; interprets data and information to decide upon shots, features and sequences.
• Works with Producer and Operations team to determine camera placement at each venue; plans and executes the capture of desired shots, live-to-tape builds and sequences of shots.
• Works with engineering technicians for integration of all elements in a telecast such as graphics, enhanced technology elements, switcher effects, composite music, etc.
• Directs the technical crews and freelancers assigned to remote events; conducts production and technical meetings to define crew responsibilities and to outline expectations of the crew for any given live remote sporting event.
• Collaborates with Crewing department the best assigned production technical crews for assigned live events; provides post-event feedback and constructive criticism to the Event Operations team and Crewing department on assigned crew members.
• Conducts research on the teams, players, storylines, trends, etc. in order to be knowledgeable on each game/sport that are assigned.
• Provides instruction to on-air talent prior to telecasts and directs them, as required, during telecasts.
• Makes on the spot editorial adjustments to coverage patterns as unforeseen situations and opportunities arise.
• Troubleshoots, on-the-spot, operational issues that arise during assigned live remote sporting events.
• Ensures that all commercials and promotions for all assigned productions are correctly inserted.
• Participates in the development of the concepts and content of assigned sporting events to reach viewers and to increase market penetration and viewership.
• For assigned live remote sporting events, interacts with and communicates as required with conferences, leagues, college/university staff, coaches, players, etc.
• Maintains ongoing communications with third-party resources, e.g., talent, production companies to provide needed services, equipment and elements, assets, components and information for assigned live remote sporting events.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the real-time live sporting event directing processes.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate to all crew member during the live telecast.
• Knowledge of the technical equipment involved in directing live remote sporting events.
• In-depth live remote sporting event directing skills.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively complex-related live sporting event directing experience.
• Knowledge of sports and sports history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the financial implications of directing live remote sporting events.
• Appreciation of popular culture, e.g., ''what's cool'' and assists with defining the tastes of ESPN's viewers.
• Understanding of the market positioning and strategies of assigned sporting events.

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

About ESPN:

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 segment we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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