What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator position at Saicon?
Job Description:
- ESPN Creative Studio is the complete creative division of ESPN. Our staff comprises of Motion Graphics,
- Edit, Visual Storytelling, Production Enhancements and Innovations, Creative Operations, and the Music
- group. Positions within Creative Studio include; Video Editors, Post Editors, Producer Editors, Sound
- Design, Graphic Designers, Project Managers and Art Directors, etc. We are the go-to destination to
- conceptualize, develop, and execute content creation across all domestic and international ESPN
- distribution platforms.
- Position Summary: (required)
- The Resource Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day operation of production content, logistics, and the
- facilitation of studio show content into edit facilities. Coordinate and communicate with various producers,
- production teams, and Editors to prioritize the creation of content needs for daily studio shows and events.
- In addition, work closely with the Post Production Management and Planning team on scheduling and
- coordination initiatives as needed.
- Works in conjunction with Studio Production and Creative Post Edit group to evaluate editing needs
- for live daily studio shows and events in a post-production environment.
- Becomes familiar with Creative Post edit requests and their unique elements along with the edit
- skill and time needed to complete content creation.
- Responsible for making time-sensitive decisions.
- Become familiar with Production members, Post Editors and their skillset.
- Acts as liaison for resource scheduling needs between Production members and Creative Studio
- Editors.
- Knowledgeable of edit resources available to Production and can work with Production on best
- options.
- Required duties will include interpreting complex event traffic information; follow up analysis and
- problem solving.
- Evaluate and recommend staffing options for events and to compensate for illness, vacations or
- other absences.
- Collaborates with Production Management and Creative Post Edit Management on growth
- opportunities for Post Edit staff that can be executed in the assignment of projects.
- Provide feedback on workflows, the amount of work compared to the amount of resources, the
- ebbs and flows through different sports seasons, and identify workflow solutions and efficiencies.
- Contribute insight in meetings and provide reports/data/information when requested.
- Work closely with the Creative Post Management and Resource Planning team on scheduling and
- coordination initiatives as needed.
- Experience with facilities scheduling, crewing and/or the edit team, post house, or large market/
- network level.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills (i.e. clear and concise in all forms of communication, ability
- to handle high-volume requests, manage multiple lines of communication at the same time, as well
- as digital and in-person interactions with staff and management).
- Must possess strong organizational skills (i.e. budgeting time and prioritizing workload, accuracy
- and attention to detail in all tasks, ability to implement systematic processes and organize
- information flow).
- Studio Production, Business Operations, Project Management, Newsroom Video Editor or Post
- Production background
- Possesses basic understanding of the production of studio shows, remote events, and packaged
- shows.
- Has knowledge of the operational and logistical aspects of production planning.
- Has demonstrated ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive production
- situations that arise and are subject to continual change.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and
- Teams).
- Has knowledge of the editing platforms and the many disciplines within the team and how they
- compliment each other.
- Demonstrates ability to take initiative; suggests ideas and solutions to problems that arise or before
- they occur.
- Must understand the value of synergy in a dynamic organization.
- Working knowledge of ScheduAll, Media Pulse, Teams, Asana, Slack, Smartsheets, Metrix