Operations Producer II

The Walt Disney Company

Operations Producer managing remote technical operations and logistics for ESPN's sports broadcasts. Ensuring seamless execution and adherence to broadcast standards in various locations.

Posted 5/6/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $67,200 - $91,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees all operational and technical aspects of assigned remote events.
Provides guidance and training to Remote Operations staff, including Operations Coordinators and technical crew.
As on-site management of personnel, makes sure that ESPN Workplace Conduct and Safety Policies are followed, including vetting and authorizing any on-site personnel.
Ensures that appropriate timelines are met for technical and financial planning.
Create and build event specific paperwork, including surveys, tech books and post reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
Facilitate the troubleshooting of complex technical, operational and personnel issues as they arise on site.
Follow up with appropriate support groups in relation to persistent and serious issues.
Oversees all on-site activity with crew, including the approval of time-entry, travel, and overtime.
Responsible for overseeing and addressing performance issues while on-site with crew, as necessary.
Possesses an advanced knowledge of current broadcast standards as well as potential future developments.
Attends industry events as assigned by Management in relation to specific assignments.
Assists in development and implementation of new technologies for assigned remote based events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires regular travel to remote events, which could include international locations.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the year in accordance with sport schedules.
Has knowledge of organization, procurement, financial, and logistics planning related to show creation.
Working knowledge of differing production models, as well as signal flow, scalability and transmission.
Has knowledge of developments in equipment technology and procedures.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, including voice and email communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Has and applies strong knowledge of the technical equipment requirements of ESPN’s remote operations functions.
Administers 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 third party vendor contacts.
Fluent in common computer based software programs used for data compilation, information distribution and presentations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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Hard Skills & Tools

broadcast standardssignal flowscalabilitytransmissiontechnical equipment requirementsfinancial planninglogistics planningtroubleshootingevent planningdata compilation

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunicationconflict resolutionteam managementguidancetrainingperformance managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillstime management