Sr Remote Operations Producer

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 interpret, implement, and manage departmental standards and protocols to ensure accuracy, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of assigned broadcasts. The senior 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.

• Lead all operational and technical aspects of assigned sports.
• Provide guidance and training to Remote Operations staff, including Remote Operation Producers and Remote Operations Coordinators.
• Ensure ESPN Workplace Conduct and Safety Policies are followed as on-site senior manager of personnel.
• Meet timelines for technical and financial planning.
• Lead all on-site activity with crew, including approval of time-entry, travel, and overtime.
• Oversee and address performance issues on-site with crew as necessary.
• Vet and authorize identification of event-payrolled personnel assigned.
• Control all communications involving specific sport assignments related to vendors, league, and governing bodies.
• Interpret and apply technical, operational, and cost standards that affect accuracy, cost, and timeliness of events.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of high-definition broadcast standards and future developments.
• Ensure proper education for everyone working on the remote production team.
• Communicate daily with Event Production leadership on all aspects of the sport category.
• Attend industry events related to the sport category.
• Work with ESPN Finance on creation and maintenance of budgets.
• Assist in development and implementation of new technologies for sport category.

• 10+ years of related technical and/or operational planning, on-site management, and procurement experience.
• In-depth awareness of developments in equipment technology and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of organization, procurement, financial, and logistics planning related to show creation.
• Higher working knowledge of high-definition technology and its application between remote and studio operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including voice and email communication, and negotiation.
• Advanced knowledge of technical equipment requirements of ESPN’s and ABC Sports remote operations functions.
• Understanding of procurement aspects of technical and operational equipment needed to carry out broadcast.
• Knowledge of hiring and payment policies.
• Ability to operate within defined goals of the Remote Operations department.
• Ability to maintain communication flow with peers, share best practices, and maximize contractor contacts.

• In-depth understanding of procurement aspects of technical and operational equipment needed to carry out broadcasts.
• Thorough knowledge of PC databases, Word, Excel, and related software.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

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

The hiring range for this remote position is $117,760 to $186,230 per year, depending on geographic region and other factors. The base pay will be determined based on internal equity and may vary by candidate experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits appropriate to the level and position offered.