Assoc Producer, Creative Operations

Job Description

Scope of Responsibility:

The Creative Associate Producer II works within Creative Production Team in the coordination, development and production of seasonal and new initiative animation and graphic projects. This individual is responsible for establishing and managing the administrative project coordination, timelines, deliverables for both the internal design team and production stakeholders for single or multiple projects. The Creative Associate Producer II acts as the main point of contact on some projects.

Essential Functions:
• Manages project schedules, resources, and helps facilitates vendor contracts.
• Point of contact for project communications from Production, including status reports for design team, management staff, clients, and vendors.
• Keeps communication pipeline maintained at the highest possible level for positive productivity.
• Strong team building skills. Ability to guide team morale and can motivate, educate, direct a team or individual designers, animators, editors and others assigned to projects whether in-house, freelance or with an external production group.
• Ensures that deliverables are received, and payments are fulfilled.
• Makes budget decisions within limits proscribed by creative and executive leaders.
• Coordinates communication with our legal team or image reps to ensure best practices in royalties and copyrights.
• Conducts and organizes research for projects in collaboration with creative leaders.
• Gathers, organizes, and coordinates needs for production (e.g. music, props, etc.).
• Schedules and runs production meetings, takes notes for clients and vendors.
• Oversees and delegates upkeep and creation of style guides.
• Accountable for strict adherence to established department procedures.
• Develop thorough knowledge of various network/show looks.
• Adhere to all SOP of projects with Creative team to meet all required deadlines and technical requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and extra hours as needed.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years of broadcast production experience.
• Strong Understanding of Microsoft based software (Word, Excel 365).
• Demonstrated ability to get along with diverse personalities and working styles.
• Partnering and teamwork skills.
• Performance management skills.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multitask and deliver consistently with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Very strong communication, both oral and written, as well as presentation skills.
• Understanding of file formats, conversions, and media codecs.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with SmartSheets, Asana or similar project management tracking programs.
• Familiarity with /or non-linear editing software, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with ESPN Programming and the sports media landscape.
• Knowledge of ESPN or network production infrastructure.

Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Related Field.

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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 proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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 be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23o365-3-144-152-239-42 in your application.