Supervisor Production Operations
ESPN
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ESPN Production Operations is a unit within the Production division of ESPN Content. Our staff comprises Network Control, Content Edit, Studio Operations, Production Control Rooms, Operations Resources and Business Operations. Though we staff many traditional roles in the media industry, our work is produced and then converted into many formats for different distribution on platforms such as mobile phones, iPads, Video on Demand, .com and other digital carriers.
The Supervisor, Production Operations position will supervise personnel, projects, and workflow. Develop peak efficiencies in personnel development, facilities and staffing requirements of specific operations areas. Provide administrative support and enforcement of all departmental and company policies and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Supervise personnel, projects and workflow. Develop peak efficiencies in personnel development, facilities and staffing requirements of specific operations areas. Provide administrative support and enforcement of all departmental and company policies and initiatives.
- Assess the operation and project for headcount; originate both operating and capital requests and implement innovative training programs.
- Interface with applicable Programming and/or Production representatives in the advance planning stages to ensure the efficient provision of facilities and personnel to achieve desired results.
- Make any recommendations regarding corrective measures and adjust the personnel and facility schedules to satisfy changing programming demands while maintaining maximum efficiency and flexibility.
- Direct and evaluate the performance of all assigned employees including the implementation of departmental and company goals and the resolution of employee conflict situations.
- Assist the Management Team in implementing training programs to improve efficiency and competency of the operating staff. In this regard, Supervisors suggest methods of improving the quality of work performed by staff and maintain awareness of industry developments.
- Evaluate the staff capabilities and performance, make recommendations to scheduling partners with respect to shift and crew assignments, administer the annual reviews for assigned staff members and develop and administer Standard Operating Procedures.
- Work with crews and staffing through late night shifts, weekends and holidays. The Supervisor is expected to perform a variety of special projects.
- May be asked to supervise the recommendation, implementation, installation and integration of new equipment and work flows.
Basic Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of production operations or related experience.
- Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines is critical.
- Candidates must have good computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...)
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Has in-depth understanding/background in Production Operations job roles in Studio, PCR, Network Control, and Editing.
- Proficient in business protocol and procurement techniques as well as in-depth research and development in specified areas of expertise.
- Past budgetary experience, comprehensive understanding of supervising staffs or operations.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Additional Information
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.
Full Time