Sr Remote Operations Producer

Job Posting Title:

Sr Remote Operations Producer

Req ID:

10149002

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Senior Operations Producer is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive execution of operational, technical, and logistical elements associated with remote sports television productions. This role demands a strategic and detail-oriented professional who can effectively interpret, implement, and manage departmental standards and protocols to ensure the accuracy, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of assigned broadcasts.

The Senior Operations Producer serves as a key liaison between Operations Management and Production, leading all phases of event execution—from pre-production planning through on-site coordination and post-event wrap-up. This includes managing vendor relationships, supervising technical workflows, and ensuring compliance with broadcast specifications and organizational objectives. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to adapt to dynamic production environments.

Responsibilities:

• Leads all operational and technical aspects of assigned sports.

• Provides guidance and training to Remote Operations staff, including Remote Operation Producers and Remote Operations Coordinators.

• As on-site senior management of personnel makes sure that ESPN Workplace Conduct and Safety Policies are followed.

• Ensures that appropriate timelines are met for technical and financial planning.

• Leads all on-site activity with crew, including the approval of time-entry, travel, and overtime.

• Is responsible for overseeing and addressing performance issues while on-site with crew, as necessary. Responsible for vetting and authorizing any of the identification provided by event-payrolled personnel assigned.

• Assumes control of all communications involving specific sport assignments as it relates to all vendors, league, and governing bodies.

• Leads the interpretation and application of technical, operational, and cost standards that may impact the accuracy, cost, and timeliness of assigned events.

• Maintains an advanced knowledge of High-Definition broadcast standards present and future developments.

• Ensures proper education for everyone working on the remote production team.

• Communicates daily with Event Production leadership on all aspects of the sport category.

• Attends industry events as it relates to the sport category.

• Works with ESPN Finance on creation and maintenance of budgets.

• Assists in development and implementation of new technologies for sport category.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically, incumbent has 10 years of related technical and/or operational planning, on-site management, and procurement experience.

• ·Has in-depth awareness of developments in equipment technology and procedures.

• ·Has in-depth knowledge of organization, procurement, financial, and logistics planning related to show creation.

• ·Higher working knowledge of High-Definition technology, and how it is used between remote operations and studio operations.

• ·Has in-depth knowledge of developments in equipment technology and procedures.

• ·Must have strong interpersonal skills, including voice and email communication, and negotiating skills.

• ·Has and applies an advanced knowledge of the technical equipment requirements of ESPN’s and ABC Sports remote operations functions.

• ·Has an in-depth understanding of the procurement aspects of the technical and operational equipment needed to carryout broadcast.

• ·Administers to proper hiring and payment policies.

• ·Operates within the defined goals of the Remote Operations department.

• ·Maintains communication flow with peers in sharing best practices and maximizing contractor contacts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has in-depth understanding of the procurement aspects of the technical and operational equipment needed to carryout broadcasts.

• Thorough knowledge of PC databases, Word, Excel, and related software.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree 

Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)

Position requires ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 

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