Production Coordinator I
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 8/16/2018 9:09:00 AM PST
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Job Summary:
The Production Coordinator I assist in the day-to-day operation of personnel management, logistics and financial planning of a group assigned to shows or sport categories. This position will work on the Sport Unit within Management Operations.
Responsibilities:
• Works in conjunction with Production leaders to assist with management of external workforce.
• Supports Associate Directors, Associate Producers, Graphics Interface Coordinators, Statisticians on the systematic processes of assigned sport/show unit.
• Responsible for training new hires on departmental processes and procedures.
• Works with upper management on scheduling of assigned personnel, regarding event and show assignments, tracks personnel overtime and vacation time.
• Provides objective feedback on employee performance and shares feedback as required.
• Supports production seminars, workshops and meetings for production personnel.
• At the direction of Coordinating Producers, assists with contracts and service agreements.
• Includes technical, logistical, financial and administrative aspects of productions in assigned areas.
• Works with production teams to ensure assigned productions meet established network creative and technical specifications, business objectives and financial goals.
• Operates within the context of defined Production goals and objectives.
• Decisions are guided by established corporate policies and Production operational policies.
• Work is reviewed from a short-to-mid-term perspective and against defined objectives, budgets and schedules.
• Responsible for the handling and trafficking of sensitive information (budgetary, fee-related, etc.).
• Responsible for dealing with time-sensitive materials and decisions.
• During Production peak times, remains accessible and is often required to work non-traditional days/hours.Traveling for productions (domestic and international) may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
• Possesses basic understanding of the production of studio shows, remote events and/or packaged shows.
• Has knowledge of the operational and logistical aspects of production planning.
• Has basic experience in various aspects of production management (i.e. processing contracts and invoices, creating, maintaining and distributing production information, travel management, production personnel scheduling/staffing).
• Has some financial management experience.
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).A minimum of 2 years of production and/or operations experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of Playbook, WebEx, Morello, NCS, ENPS, SAP and Excel.
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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