Lead Director for Live & REMI Productions

The Walt Disney Company; Connecticut; On-site; USD 168,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN Bristol, CT seeks a Supervising Director to oversee remote and event productions, guiding Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers. The role emphasizes leadership, production knowledge, and cross-department collaboration to maintain high-quality presentations.

The position involves managing staff development, workflows, and innovative directing strategies across ESPN’s top shows, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on mentorship and quality control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years directing experience with leadership and mentorship.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with live directing.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with production equipment and facilities.
• Strong ability to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations in a high pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of multiple remote and REMI production projects.
• Collaborates with production partners to launch productions and maintain standards, plus identifies workflows to suit changing business needs.
• Organizes and leads meetings for assigned projects, both within and across departments, to develop production and operational strategies.
• Proficient with all aspects of set design, animation packages, show budgets and remote planning.
• Has expert ability to direct the broadest possible range of productions including ESPN's highest profile shows.
• Responsible for staff oversight with concentration toward Associate Directors and Stage Managers.
• Provides consistent and comprehensive feedback to Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers.
• Establishes regular feedback and review sessions with all members of Directing.
• Participates in the weekly Directing management meeting.
• Leads teams to drive innovation and new workflows that embrace technology.
• Builds monthly schedules for Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers.
• Identifies, implements and tracks staff development opportunities.
• Contributes to the team's recruitment and retention objectives.
• Holds staff accountable to maintain the Directing Department performance standards.

Skills

Directing leadership

Live directing

Production equipment

High-pressure adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in broadcasting/communications

Job description

ESPN Bristol, CT seeks a Supervising Director to oversee remote and event productions, guiding Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers. The role emphasizes leadership, production knowledge, and cross-department collaboration to maintain high-quality presentations.

The position involves managing staff development, workflows, and innovative directing strategies across ESPN’s top shows, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on mentorship and quality control.