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Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.
The Talent Production Coordinator I assists in the day-to-day talent contract management within business operations for production content and personnel. The position is based in Bristol, Connecticut.
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Responsibilities
Partner collaboratively with various ESPN departments including Production, HR, Legal, Finance, Talent Office etc., and outside entities.
Responsible for dealing with time-sensitive materials and decisions.
Responsible for the handling and relaying of sensitive information (budgetary, fee-related, etc.).
Work with upper management on scheduling of assigned personnel, tracking overutilization and underutilization.
Work in partnership with talent and talent agents on contractual payments.
Collaborate with Production leaders and colleagues to promote awareness of talent utilization understanding and adherence.
Process talent overage payments and invoice payments in web Playbook and Autoflow Invoice Management.
Draft short form contracts for voiceover artists, bureau and field producers, and talent.
Enter, track, and manage talent contract information in Playbook or similar system of record.
Create new vendors in the Disney vendor portal and coordinate with Disney Shared Services on troubleshooting vendor set-ups.
Contribute to development, implementation and enhancement of ESPN proprietary resources.
Schedule assigned personnel to events and shows, track personnel and provide reporting as needed.
Monitor and maintain programming, personnel schedules, and with input from content leaders, ensure there is alignment and accuracy.
Basic Qualifications
Excellent team player, who possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills (i.e. budgeting time and prioritizing workload, accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, ability to implement systematic processes and organize information flow).
Must possess strong communication skills (i.e. clear and concise in all forms of communication, ability to handle high-volume email and phone traffic, as well as in-person interactions).
Has demonstrated ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive production and personnel situations that arise and are subject to continual change.
Demonstrates ability to take initiative; suggests ideas and solutions to problems that arise.
Performs independently with minimal guidance from management and senior teammates.
Has basic experience and understanding of the operational and logistical aspects of production planning.
Has basic experience in various aspects of Production Personnel & Business Operations (i.e. processing contracts and invoices, creating, maintaining and distributing personnel scheduling/staffing information).
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote, etc.).
Must understand the value of synergy in a dynamic organization.
Demonstrated passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion including inviting diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive work environment and supporting workforce diversity.
Typically has 1-3 years of Production or Operations experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledgeable about the sports production landscape.
Possesses basic understanding of the production of studio shows, remote events, digital, and/or packaged shows.
Understands basic reporting and analytics of personnel and scheduling data for trends and metrics.
Solid analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Advanced computer skills including traditional Microsoft Office programs as well as other cloud-based and shared platforms (Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Working knowledge of the following systems/tools.
Zoom (advanced), Smartsheet, Slack, Microsoft Office 365 programs, Playbook, Autoflow Invoice Management, SAP, and Business Intelligence tools, like MicroStrategy.
