Unlock Your Potential as a Senior Talent Producer at ESPN
ESPN is on the lookout for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Talent Producer to join their team on a remote basis. As a leader within the Talent Production Group, you will be responsible for proactively pitching, booking guests, and managing talent relationships across various ESPN platforms. If you're passionate about sports media, have a knack for curating compelling content, and possess exceptional leadership skills, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
About ESPN and the Role
Working at ESPN is an extraordinary experience. The company is known for pushing boundaries and continuously innovating in the sports media landscape. As a Senior Talent Producer, you will be at the forefront of this innovation, collaborating with production colleagues to drive success across multiple platforms. Your role will involve developing and maintaining internal and external relationships to secure timely and impactful guests, forecasting show needs, and reacting to breaking news.
Key Responsibilities
- Pitching and Securing Guests: Proactively pitch and secure guests, revenue opportunities, and content ideas to ensure the most appropriate guests appear on the most suitable platform.
- Leadership within the Talent Producers Group: Guide less experienced team members, lead meetings, and manage direct reports to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
- Managing Talent Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with athletes, coaches, celebrity talent, and their representatives to ensure successful bookings and content creation.
- Understanding ESPN Platforms: Recognize the differences between various ESPN shows and platforms to suggest appropriate and timely guests, working closely with production counterparts to explore alternative options.
- Internal Relationships and Collaboration: Continually seek, develop, and maintain excellent internal relationships across different platforms and job functions to drive content and talent opportunities.
- Database Management: Maintain an extensive database of athletes, coaches, managers, team executives, celebrities, and their agents to facilitate guest booking and content development.
- Driving Conversation and Content: Contribute to regular editorial meetings by suggesting story ideas and guest possibilities for various shows, collaborating with other talent producers and production teams to anticipate guest needs based on upcoming seasons, news relevance, and show requirements.
- On-Site Support: Provide on-site support for guest bookings, including in-house and remote booked guests, as well as commercial shoots and events, as needed.
- Flexibility and Availability: Remain accessible and be prepared to work non-traditional days/hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the demands of the role.
Essential Qualifications
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Demonstrate outstanding communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external talent.
- Team Leadership: Ability to plan and lead effectively in a team environment, guiding less experienced members and managing direct reports.
- Deep Sports Knowledge and Entertainment Rolodex: Possess a deep understanding of the sports industry and a network of contacts within the entertainment sector.
- Guest/Talent Booking Experience: Have experience in booking guests and talent for various media platforms.
- Media Industry Knowledge: Understand the dynamics of the media industry and be able to navigate its complexities.
- Adaptability and Results-Oriented: Ability to excel in an environment subject to frequent changes, producing results under pressure.
- Content Creation Skills: Ability to prepare and submit story ideas and guest segments, as well as write detailed feature and show pitches.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills to influence content and drive talent relations.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ Years of Experience in Sports Media or Broadcast Industry: Bring a wealth of experience from the sports media or broadcast industry to the role.
- Familiarity with Technology and Collaboration Tools: Be familiar with computers, search engines, internet searches, collaboration tools, and social media to effectively manage talent relationships and content.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree: Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Career Growth and Learning Benefits
As a Senior Talent Producer at ESPN, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally within a dynamic and innovative company. You will be exposed to a wide range of experiences, from managing talent relationships to driving content creation across multiple platforms. The role offers a chance to develop your skills in leadership, content development, and industry knowledge, positioning you for future success in the sports media industry.
Work Environment and Company Culture
ESPN values a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a remote worker, you will be part of a distributed team that is connected through a shared passion for sports media. The company provides a supportive environment that encourages creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and professional growth.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
The hiring range for this remote position is between $92,742.00 and $130,350.00 per year, depending on various factors including geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, the compensation package may include a bonus and/or long-term incentive units. ESPN also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits, providing a total rewards experience that supports your overall well-being.
Join the ESPN Team
If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, this is an opportunity to join a world-renowned sports media company. As a Senior Talent Producer, you will play a critical role in shaping the content and talent landscape across ESPN's multiple platforms. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team that is pushing the boundaries of sports media.
Ready to Apply? If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience required to succeed as a Senior Talent Producer at ESPN, we encourage you to apply. This is a chance to join a company that values innovation, talent, and collaboration, and is committed to providing a rewarding and challenging work environment.
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