Job Posting Title:

Senior Talent Producer

Req ID:

10104710

Job Description:

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. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

The Senior Talent Producer shows leadership within the Talent Production Group while working alongside production colleagues to proactively pitch, book guests and manage talent relationships across ESPN’s platforms over an extended period of time. Collaborating with the Director of Talent Production and other colleagues, the Senior Talent Producer will develop and maintain exceptional internal and external relationships in order to provide the most timely, impactful guests, forecast show needs and react to breaking news. Responsible for influencing content through curated, compelling guest and story ideas.

Responsibilities

Proactively pitches and secures guests, revenue opportunities and/or content ideas to Talent Production Director, Coordinating Producers, Producers, Researchers, etc. to ensure the most appropriate guests appear on the most appropriate platform

Regularly shows leadership within the Talent Producers group (guides less experienced members of the team, leads meetings, ability to manage direct reports)

Manage relationships, bookings and casting of Athlete, Coaches, and Celebrity Talent to participate in various content endeavors across the ESPN business

Understands the difference in shows/platforms across ESPN to suggest appropriate and timely guests. Works closely with Production counterparts to suggest alternative options for guests for requests that are

feasible/realistic

Continually seeks, develops and maintains excellent internal relationships across platform and job function

Develops and maintains relationships with selected guests, SIDSs, athletes, coaches, agents and PR people to ensure the best possible cooperation/outcome with booking guests.

Maintains an extensive database of athletes, coaches, managers, team executives, celebrities and their agents. 

Drives conversation in regular editorial meetings to suggest story ideas and guest possibilities for all shows

Collaborates with other talent producers, Coordinating Producers, Producers and Talent Director to strategically forecast and anticipate needs for guests based on upcoming seasons, news relevancy and show needs.  

As needed, provides on-site support for guest bookings, including in-house and remote booked guests as well as commercial shoots and events

Remains accessible and is often required to work non-traditional days/hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

Consistently shows exceptional communication skills

Ability to plan and lead effectively in team environment

Deep sports knowledge  and entertainment rolodex Guest/talent booking experience

Knowledge of the media industry

Ability to excel in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes and produce results

Ability to prepare, and submit story ideas/guest segments

Ability to write detailed feature and show pitches

Ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive and changing production situations

Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of experience in sports media or broadcast industry

Familiar with computers, search engines, internet searches, collaboration tools, social media

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

N/A

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The hiring range for this remote position is $92,742.00 to $130,350.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also 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.

Job Posting Segment:

SportsCenter & Newsgathering

Job Posting Primary Business:

Talent Producers

Primary Job Posting Category:

Talent Relations

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Remote Worker Location, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-14