Managing Producer, SEC Network

ESPN; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 96,330 - 129,170; Full time

Job summary

ESPN is seeking a Managing Producer to coordinate logistics and distribution strategies for SEC Network Studio Production in Charlotte and remote productions. You will partner with internal teams and the Southern Conference to shape content relationships across SEC Network studio productions, SEC Digital, SEC social and ESPN Audio/SECN simulcasts.

The role requires deep knowledge of live sports production, the ability to manage budgets and schedules, and strong leadership to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Has a minimum of 6 years of practical multimedia production experience.
• Has experience producing a show or events across platforms.
• Detailed technical knowledge required, must have knowledge effective distribution on all platforms, and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted.
• Has an understanding of what resonates culturally and across multiple platforms and channels.
• Has good production skills related to assigned sport category.
• Has an established knowledge of sports and leagues related to one’s assignment.
• Is a supervisor with good leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Global understanding of live sports production execution, and the ability to impart that experience and wisdom on others in a positive and constructive way.
• Knowledge of production and video editing.
• Ability to work nights, holidays & weekends.
• Frequent travel required.

Responsibilities

• Plan ahead for major events and content strategies in surround programming on SECN.
• Will communicate priorities and organize coverage across platforms, working with internal ESPN leaders.
• Works to help coordinate the coverage of SEC Network production between external stakeholders and ESPN production.
• Capable of exercising news judgment and coverage decisions.
• Travel to event locations.
• Fully understands the technical process in which content is created and delivered to fans and has the ability to provide guidance and solutions to problems.
• Main production liaison with sport partners and assist with conference relationship.
• Understands data metrics and how to best use that information to inform content creation.
• Creates and monitors schedules and budgets to ensure timely, current and cost‑effective multimedia productions.
• Mentors less experienced members of the team. Can effectively manages direct reports and delivers constructive feedback.
• Interfaces as required with leagues/teams/schools/coaches.
• Operates within the context of maximizing distribution and revenue opportunities.
• Responsible for communicating weekly production schedule to internal and external partners to assure proper coverage.
• Works with external groups (Edit, graphics, facilities, etc…) to assure proper staffing to support production.
• Communicates with Transmission, Remote Traffic, Assignment Desk and Central record to identify, schedule, route and ingest feeds needed for daily production.
• Works with CFB and CBB Event production to communicate remote needs on a weekly basis to support SEC Network Studio shows.
• Builds out academic calendar used to identify tentpole events around SEC’s most important championships.
• Liaison with college features group to gather delivery information including cutsheet, shot‑sheet, lead and tag information for proper integration into studio shows.
• Coordinate and schedule halftime segments with Non‑Traditional Production team to support school controlled digital and linear broadcasts.
• Point of contact for SEC Inside relationship.
• Monitor show schedule and reairs to best establish production schedule and maximize resources.
• Schedule and monitor Hair and Makeup schedule.
• Identify studio shifts that require catering and work with facilities to schedule.
• Maintain relationship with Studio Directing and Creative Graphic team to build out graphics for new LED studio monitor to enhance the look of the studio.
• Track and clip segments from programs used in clip reviews and talent and staff feedback.
• Work is reviewed by the responsible VP and/or CP at regular intervals and milestones.

Skills

Multimedia production

Cross-platform production

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Sports knowledge

Live production

Video editing

Mentoring

Distribution know-how

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Managing Producer will be responsible for the logistical coordination and element distribution strategy and execution for the SEC Network Studio Production, both in Charlotte as well as remote productions. Additionally, working with internal and external partners, most notably the Southern Conference in molding the content relationship with our partners. This position will focus primarily on SEC Network studio productions. Additional responsibilities may include SEC Digital, SEC social and ESPN Audio/SECN simulcast productions.

Responsibilities

• Plan ahead for major events and content strategies in surround programming on SECN.
• Will communicate priorities and organize coverage across platforms, working with internal ESPN leaders.
• Works to help coordinate the coverage of SEC Network production between external stakeholders and ESPN production.
• Capable of exercising news judgment and coverage decisions.
• Travel to event locations.
• Fully understands the technical process in which content is created and delivered to fans and has the ability to provide guidance and solutions to problems.
• Main production liaison with sport partners and assist with conference relationship.
• Understands data metrics and how to best use that information to inform content creation.
• Creates and monitors schedules and budgets to ensure timely, current and cost‑effective multimedia productions.
• Mentors less experienced members of the team. Can effectively manages direct reports and delivers constructive feedback.
• Interfaces as required with leagues/teams/schools/coaches.
• Operates within the context of maximizing distribution and revenue opportunities.
• Responsible for communicating weekly production schedule to internal and external partners to assure proper coverage.
• Works with external groups (Edit, graphics, facilities, etc…) to assure proper staffing to support production.
• Communicates with Transmission, Remote Traffic, Assignment Desk and Central record to identify, schedule, route and ingest feeds needed for daily production.
• Works with CFB and CBB Event production to communicate remote needs on a weekly basis to support SEC Network Studio shows.
• Builds out academic calendar used to identify tentpole events around SEC’s most important championships.
• Liaison with college features group to gather delivery information including cutsheet, shot‑sheet, lead and tag information for proper integration into studio shows.
• Coordinate and schedule halftime segments with Non‑Traditional Production team to support school controlled digital and linear broadcasts.
• Point of contact for SEC Inside relationship.
• Monitor show schedule and reairs to best establish production schedule and maximize resources.
• Schedule and monitor Hair and Makeup schedule.
• Identify studio shifts that require catering and work with facilities to schedule.
• Maintain relationship with Studio Directing and Creative Graphic team to build out graphics for new LED studio monitor to enhance the look of the studio.
• Track and clip segments from programs used in clip reviews and talent and staff feedback.
• Work is reviewed by the responsible VP and/or CP at regular intervals and milestones.

Qualifications

• Has a minimum of 6 years of practical multimedia production or related progressively complex experience.
• Has experience producing a show or events across platforms.
• Detailed technical knowledge required, must have knowledge effective distribution on all platforms, and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted.
• Has an understanding of what resonates culturally and across multiple platforms and channels.
• Has good production skills related to assigned sport category.
• Has an established knowledge of sports and leagues related to one’s assignment.
• Is a supervisor with good leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Global understanding of live sports production execution, and the ability to impart that experience and wisdom on others in a positive and constructive way.
• Knowledge of production and video editing.
• Ability to work nights, holidays & weekends.
• Frequent travel required.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, or related fields.

Additional Information

The hiring range for this position in Charlotte, NC is $110,000 to $147,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.