Production Support Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Job Requirements

This position is the center of a highly coordinated and dynamic workflow that delivers content to multiple continents. Successful candidates will be able to seamlessly track and implement multiple, detailed priorities to ensure our obligations are fulfilled. In addition, this position will act as the main point of contact for content delivery worldwide; ensuring the day-to-day transactions between sales, clients, ESPN regions and production and Programming are handled smoothly and efficiently. An outgoing communication style across multiple departments, levels and countries is a must.

Responsibilities:
• Fulfill Programming and Production feeds to all ESPN international regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) and Syndication clients worldwide.
• Create 15-30 minute ''Mini'' highlights of NBA, NFL, NBL, NHL & other sports for the Global Disney tile, utilizing AI technology.
• Liaise with Programming and other stakeholders to create the calendar workflow for each sport season as it relates to the Mini creation and distribution process.
• Upload/Pitch non-live content to the digital platforms ESPN and Disney.
• Assist the Content Planning team with playouts for Disney and the ANZ linear channel.
• Liaise with ESPN Netherlands and Disney Philippines on all live content delivery.
• Create clips and highlights utilizing QCut and Framelight and distribute the content via feed or file delivery to stakeholders.
• Utilize ADT, Media Search, Media Shuttle, and feed browser to locate content for distribution.
• Compile and maintain the Virtual Channel Schedule for Fiber feeds to the Caribbean Cruise Ships.
• Export and distribute daily live feed rundowns for ESPN International regions as well as Syndication clients.
• Work closely with the China team on the weekly NBA Reporter feeds for Tencent. Maintain a communication workflow before each live hit and troubleshoot any issues with Transmission.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot any feed issues with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Input clip and/or refeed requests into Syndication Manager for tracking and distribution to the regions.
• Act as point person for all International Bureau Cam needs.
• Provide updated information in real time to all the stakeholders during live events.
• Assist with Syndication orders utilizing multiple platforms such as Syndication Manager, Media Search, Signiant, ADT, Media Shuttle, Wonderland, Transfer Monitor and Smartsheet.
• Ensures the timely and accurate delivery of Syndication material and assets via live feed and file.
• Works closely with Remote Traffic, Third-Party vendors, and Transmission to arrange live feeds for clients worldwide.
• Performs a wide range of administrative, analytical, and clerical tasks specific to Syndication.
• Supports assigned productions and related projects, provides administrative and process support to assigned productions.
• Coordinates feeds with Third Party Vendor for delivery of Sublicensed content.
• Assist with the creation of Mini highlights for Disney.

Required Qualifications
• Knowledge of all Production aspects, including but not limited to: Studio, Events and ENG.
• Detail oriented with the ability to solve problems and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic working knowledge of Photoshop.

Preferred Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of sports and television production.
• Bilingual Spanish/English written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Media Search, Media Shuttle, AIS, ADT, and Quantel.
• Basic non-linear editing knowledge as well as familiarity with WSC type workflow.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Required Education
• High School Diploma.

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree.

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