Remote Director - Live Event Productions

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Remote Director to join our team at Disney, working on live event productions. As a Remote Director, you will be responsible for coordinating live productions of remote games, working with school and college sport production divisions to provide consistency and expertise to the broadcast organization and student workforce.

Job Details:

• Location: Remote (Connecticut, USA)
• Company: Disney
• Start Date: Immediate openings available
• Position: Remote Director - Live Event Productions
• Compensation: $27/hour
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: 8 hours

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the technical production of live event broadcasts, including following storylines and working with the event producer to adjust transmission coverage plans as live events unfold. You will also work closely with producers, planning producers, and event operations teams to determine the creative and technical direction of live remote game broadcasts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to schools on all aspects of TV production
• Liaise with school production partners to provide feedback on student-produced content
• Visit school production partner campuses to review equipment, discuss and recommend industry-standard production procedures, and provide a channel for guidance for school administrative staff
• Design, coordinate, and execute live productions of live, remote games, properly documenting all assigned events
• Make on-the-spot decisions regarding what pictures and sounds will be broadcast
• Work with producers and event teams to determine camera placement at each venue
• Collaborate with engineering experts for integration of all elements in a broadcast
• Lead technical teams and consultants assigned to remote events
• Conduct research on teams, players, storylines, trends, and more to be knowledgeable on each game/sport assigned
• Provide guidance to live talent prior to broadcasts and direct them as needed during broadcasts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of live game coordinating processes
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with all team members during live broadcasts
• Knowledge of technical equipment involved in coordinating live remote games
• In-depth live remote game coordinating skills
• Knowledge of sports history

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the financial implications of coordinating live remote games
• Passion for popular culture and helping to define the preferences of ESPN's viewers
• Understanding of market positioning and strategies for assigned games
• Travel required

Don't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today!