Remote REMI Production Operations Lead

ESPN, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN Productions, Inc in Bristol, CT seeks a Supervisor of Production Operations to lead a REMI-based live events team. You will oversee planning, support, and execution across multiple units, ensuring efficient workflows and cost-effective operations for high-profile productions.

You will coordinate with ESPN, Disney, and external partners, manage personnel scheduling, and drive training initiatives while maintaining SOP compliance and top performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years practical Content Production or related experience at the regional to large market or network level.
• Knowledge of all Broadcast Production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas.
• Knowledge of the workflows and equipment associated with broadcast studios and control rooms, including audio consoles, video switchers, cameras, routers, servers, UDCs, tie lines, etc.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform and lead tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and lead simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily business, operational and technical support of team and department.
• Responsible for the technical and operational planning, execution and support of all live event productions executed in a non-traditional production model.
• Provides expert operational support to Production Operations and partners.
• In-depth understanding of the workflows and equipment associated with production control rooms, mobile units, and remote productions.
• Advanced understanding of remote production and mobile unit workflows and equipment.
• Set priorities for and coach team members to ensure deadlines and operational readiness are met.
• Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contributions to the larger organization.
• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project planning

Remote production

Broadcast control rooms

Microsoft 365

Smartsheet

JIRA

Confluence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or Technical School degree in communications, electronics, television production or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

Job description

ESPN Productions, Inc in Bristol, CT seeks a Supervisor of Production Operations to lead a REMI-based live events team. You will oversee planning, support, and execution across multiple units, ensuring efficient workflows and cost-effective operations for high-profile productions.

You will coordinate with ESPN, Disney, and external partners, manage personnel scheduling, and drive training initiatives while maintaining SOP compliance and top performance.