Managing Producer, Content Lab (Creative and Innovative Content)

We are seeking a Managing Producer to join our Content Lab team, as we look to grow our creative & innovative sports content. The Content Lab team focuses on entertainment, innovation, and experimental productions, including our work in GenAI. In this role, you will be ideating and managing the creation of traditional creative content productions and innovative content, using emerging technologies. You will work in close collaboration with various departments across ESPN Content and the TWDC. You will also be responsible for partnering with the Content lab production teams to deliver end-to-end traditional and new media experiences aimed to excite and entertain sports fans. The Managing Producer will play a crucial role in the development and execution of projects that blend creative and technology. This role requires a deep understanding of creative production, project management and emerging technologies. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• AI Trends, Analysis, Use and Education: Help drive AI use in our creative content space. Stay informed on the latest technological trends, and media/GenAI industry developments. Commit to continued learning and teaching in AI. 

• Lead Creative & Innovative Production Projects: Oversee the end-to-end execution of creative content projects. Collaborate with leading partners to ensure high-quality, on-brand and unique productions. Take hands on role in creation of the content.

• Concept Development: Create compelling visual pitch concepts for new franchises and presentations.

• Vision Communication: Articulate creative visions to teams and stakeholders.

• Production Management: Oversee the production and project management from pitch to delivery, and suggest best use strategy for creative projects.

• Relationship Management: Foster and maintain strong relationships across multiple internal departments, external production vendors and technology teams. Help maintain strong relationships and a creative, collaborative environment within the Content Lab team.

• Asset Creation and Direction: Guide the development of creative assets and support the production team in simultaneous projects.  

• Resource Acquisition: Secure necessary assets and approvals from stakeholders to ensure the success of tech-driven and creative productions.

• Schedule and Budget Management: Work with Production Coordinator and Content Lab team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. 

Qualifications:

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in creative & innovative content. 

• Passion and experience in emerging technologies: Strong technical curiosity and active follower of AI research. AI language fluency and full understanding of GenAI production workflows. Experience in content creation utilizing traditional creative content workflows and emerging technologies and tools, such as AI, AR, and XR.

• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with tools used for high end content- full Adobe suite fluency, media workflow fluency including cloud-based formats.

• Pitch big ideas: Strong communication skills and ability to sell new ideas and projects.

• Storytelling Mastery: Exceptional storytelling abilities with ability to create engaging narratives and experiences.

• Project Management Skills: Strong expertise in project and production management, including collaboration and presentation skills.

• Personnel Management Skills: Manage and mentor junior producers and teams with clear direction and useful feedback.

Desired Characteristics:

• Hands-On Technology Exploration: Demonstrated ability to experiment with, use and analyze emerging technologies.

• Adaptability: Proven capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities.

• Flexibility and Dedication: Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

• Organizational Excellence: Highly organized with exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Positive Team Leadership: Positive, can-do attitude to keep the team motivated and productive under pressure.

• Software Proficiency: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Industry Connections: Extensive network of production teams, vendors and tech partners.

• Sports Knowledge: Sports fan with proficient knowledge of historic and timely sports storylines.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or adjacent field 

• This position is located in Bristol, CT

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The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $115,500 to $154,800 per year. 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.