Coordinator
Saicon · Bristol, CT · 2 wk ago
On-siteArt & CreativeContract
Job Description:ESPN Creative Studio is the complete creative division of ESPN. Our staff comprises of Motion Graphics,Edit, Visual Storytelling, Production Enhancements and Innovations, Creative Operations, and the Musicgroup. Positions within Creative Studio include; Video Editors, Post Editors, Producer Editors, SoundDesign, Graphic Designers, Project Managers and Art Directors, etc. We are the go-to destination toconceptualize, develop, and execute content creation across all domestic and international ESPNdistribution platforms.Position Summary: (required)The Resource Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day operation of production content, logistics, and thefacilitation of studio show content into edit facilities. Coordinate and communicate with various producers,production teams, and Editors to prioritize the creation of content needs for daily studio shows and events.In addition, work closely with the Post Production Management and Planning team on scheduling andcoordination initiatives as needed.Responsibilities: (required)Works in conjunction with Studio Production and Creative Post Edit group to evaluate editing needsfor live daily studio shows and events in a post-production environment.Becomes familiar with Creative Post edit requests and their unique elements along with the editskill and time needed to complete content creation.Responsible for making time-sensitive decisions.Become familiar with Production members, Post Editors and their skillset.Acts as liaison for resource scheduling needs between Production members and Creative StudioEditors.Knowledgeable of edit resources available to Production and can work with Production on bestoptions.Required duties will include interpreting complex event traffic information; follow up analysis andproblem solving.Evaluate and recommend staffing options for events and to compensate for illness, vacations orother absences.Collaborates with Production Management and Creative Post Edit Management on growthopportunities for Post Edit staff that can be executed in the assignment of projects.Provide feedback on workflows, the amount of work compared to the amount of resources, theebbs and flows through different sports seasons, and identify workflow solutions and efficiencies.Contribute insight in meetings and provide reports/data/information when requested.Work closely with the Creative Post Management and Resource Planning team on scheduling andcoordination initiatives as needed.Qualifications: (required)Experience with facilities scheduling, crewing and/or the edit team, post house, or large market/network level.Must possess strong interpersonal skills (i.e. clear and concise in all forms of communication, abilityto handle high-volume requests, manage multiple lines of communication at the same time, as wellas digital and in-person interactions with staff and management).Must possess strong organizational skills (i.e. budgeting time and prioritizing workload, accuracyand attention to detail in all tasks, ability to implement systematic processes and organizeinformation flow).Studio Production, Business Operations, Project Management, Newsroom Video Editor or PostProduction backgroundPossesses basic understanding of the production of studio shows, remote events, and packagedshows.Has knowledge of the operational and logistical aspects of production planning.Has demonstrated ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive productionsituations that arise and are subject to continual change.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint andTeams).Has knowledge of the editing platforms and the many disciplines within the team and how theycompliment each other.Demonstrates ability to take initiative; suggests ideas and solutions to problems that arise or beforethey occur.Must understand the value of synergy in a dynamic organization.Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of ScheduAll, Media Pulse, Teams, Asana, Slack, Smartsheets, Metrix