VP, Production ESPN

Disney Parks and Resorts; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leader in entertainment and media is seeking a Vice President of Live Events and Studio for ESPN Mexico. This role involves managing a diverse team, overseeing production quality, and shaping content strategies to maximize audience engagement. Interested candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism, along with over a decade of experience in sports production and fluency in both English and Spanish.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in complex sports production.
• Deep knowledge of major sports, leagues, and tournaments.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and adaptable leadership style.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage a diverse team of producers.
• Define and communicate the creative vision for ESPN Mexico.
• Approve content and production budgets for soccer programming.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Expertise in live event formats

Strong editorial judgment

Conflict resolution skills

Leadership in global sports markets

Adaptable leadership style

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF

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: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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.

How will this leader shape the future of sports storytelling in Mexico?

At ESPN, the mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

The Vice President of Live Events and Studio - Mexico will lead the creative development and strategic planning of live events and studio shows produced in Mexico, for both ESPN Mexico and ESPN Deportes. This leader will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of content, strong budget performance, and increased market share.

They will guide a large team of producers and professionals, set the creative vision for ESPN’s programming, and collaborate with audience research to develop strategies that increase Time Spent Viewing. They will also manage on‑air talent, oversee production standards, and work closely with senior leadership to secure resources and drive results.

The VP, Production ESPN will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage a diverse team of producers and professionals across full‑time, temporary, and matrixed structures.
• Define and communicate the creative vision for ESPN Mexico and ESPN Deportes.
• Approve content and production budgets for all soccer‑related programming.
• Oversee production scheduling and talent assignments.
• Collaborate with audience research to drive Time Spent Viewing.
• Manage on‑air talent, provide developmental feedback, and identify new talent.
• Ensure the highest journalistic and professional standards across all productions.
• Shape content strategy to maximize reach, ratings, and financial performance.
• Apply deep knowledge of leagues, national teams, and tournaments to guide programming.
• Make or review decisions on creative, content, production, and cost‑benefit matters.
• Participate in key HR decisions including hiring, promotion, and compensation.
• Represent ESPN’s ethical, legal, and financial standards in all communications.
• Collaborate with senior management on resource allocation and strategic planning.

What we need from you to be part of this story:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in complex sports production.
• Understanding of ESPN’s market positioning and strategy (is a plus).
• Expertise in live event formats (full truck, REMI, augmented feeds).
• Deep knowledge of major sports, leagues, and tournaments (Mexico, US, global).
• Proven leadership in global sports markets, especially Latin America.
• Collaborative, solution‑oriented, and adaptable leadership style.
• Mastery of studio and live production processes.
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts.
• Positive attitude and conflict resolution skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Additional information

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers, and we hire under equal opportunity, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or background. We are an organization that values human interactions and that is a very important part of our culture. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

This position is with ESPN Mexico S.A. de C.V., which is part of a business we call ESPN.