Managing Producer - Graphics Management

The Managing Producer, Graphics plays a key role in the strategy, development, and management of animation packages and custom elements across Sports Production. This role supports leadership to develop creative strategy, establish best practices, and support the development and execution of creative element projects across the department.

Working closely with production teams and key business partners—including Creative Studio and Technology—the Managing Producer ensures alignment in strategy, workflows, communication, and knowledge-sharing across the organization.

The Managing Producer collaborates with leadership to establish and support consistent development processes, execution standards, and sustainable workflows that improve efficiency, create greater effectiveness across sports, and shows.

Responsibilities

Partner with team leadership, Sport Production leadership and across departments to:

• Partner with team leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support creative, operational, and production objectives.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on animation packages and custom elements as well as production priorities, systems, technologies, and execution models across Sport Production.

• Lead and support projects focused on the development, enhancement, and implementation of animation packages, custom elements, and emerging technology solutions.

• Manage key components of the end-to-end project lifecycle, including cross-department collaboration, meeting facilitation, project tracking, stakeholder communication, deadline management, executive presentations, and final delivery and execution.

• Establish standardized workflows and element management systems for production teams to utilize, serving as a central point of coordination across teams to drive efficiency and consistency.

• Support and champion emerging technologies and innovative solutions that enhance broadcast production and presentation.

• Provide strategic guidance on the integration, utilization, and management of animation packages and custom elements across productions.

• Promote and share best practices to improve execution standards, team development, and asset management processes.

• Develop and maintain training programs, documentation, and learning resources to support the growth and development of production personnel.

• Directly manage and mentor production staff, supporting performance, development, and career growth.

• Design and maintain training programs, resources, and curriculum that support the development and growth of production personnel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in sports, live event, and/or studio productions.

• Demonstrated success in building strong cross-functional relationships and collaborating effectively to achieve production and business objectives.

• Proven ability to lead projects from concept to execution, with expertise in live event production, creative storytelling, and visual element integration.

• Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead strategic initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.

• Track record of contributing to large-scale projects from ideation through implementation, including identifying challenges and developing effective solutions.

• Deep knowledge of production technologies, workflows, systems, and operating models.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, including experience developing workflows and leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience mentoring, developing, and leading others.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Broad understanding of the sports media landscape, including content strategy, audience engagement, programming, sponsorship integration, marketing, and industry trends.

• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as production needs require.

• Willingness to travel and work remotely as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience developing and supporting creative assets for live sports events and studio shows.

• Significant experience developing and leading cross-departmental projects and initiatives.

• Experience integrating content and assets in live productions.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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.

Job ID: 10157368

Location: Bristol,Connecticut

Job Posting Company: ESPN

ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.