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Senior Creative Producer

Job ID: 10114239
Location: Bristol, Connecticut, United States / New York, New York, United States
Business: ESPN
Date posted: March 05, 2025

This role is considered remote, meaning the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.

Job Summary:

The Creative Strategy and Integration team is part of the Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio and is responsible for the strategic creative vision and execution plan for Creative Studio’s portfolio of work. We also create and optimize new and innovative workflows across digital, streaming, broadcast and marketing. The Senior Creative Producer is a strategic role responsible for the execution of VS-wide optimization exercises and the setup of efficient processes and strategies for D+ content, with an emphasis on the continued support, advancement, and innovation of how the ESPN brand travels within DTC initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Director and Sr Director to identify innovative opportunities for increased efficiency in VS processes and workflows.
• Create new processes and strategies around D+ shows and content to increase efficiency and accuracy of artwork distribution.
• Lead discovery, process-mapping, and stakeholder communication for optimization projects.
• Conduct and organize research for projects in collaboration with creative leaders, collecting and analyzing project takeaways in an accessible and user-friendly space.
• Evaluate existing workflows, tools, and software to identify technical spaces for increased integration.
• Organize and run stakeholder and team meetings, setting each team member up for success with clear agendas, goals, and next steps.
• Forecast with the Senior Staff to build an LRP.
• Accountable for strict adherence to established department procedures.
• Motivate, educate, and direct a team or individual Designers, Animators, Editors, and others assigned to a project, whether in-house, freelance, or with an external production group.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of digital experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• Understanding of process-mapping and visualizing workflows.
• User research or other stakeholder interview experience.
• Comfortable running large stakeholder meetings with the ability to communicate complicated processes in an accessible way.
• Experience with project management and workflow mapping tools, including Asana, Atlassian tools, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, etc.
• Ability to work with various teams, from developers to creative teams to executive stakeholders.
• Very strong communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ESPN distribution points, including MVPDs and SVODs.
• Strong familiarity with the sports DTC industry and ESPN’s competitive position.
• General technical knowledge and some coding experience.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or above.

The hiring range for this remote position is $98,564 to $132,220 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay offered will take internal equity into account and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.

About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. We’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. With the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories, and remain relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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