The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago

Sr Talent Producer

Remote Worker Location, USA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$93K/yr - $124K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Proactively pitches and secures guests, revenue opportunities and/or content ideas to Talent Production Director, Coordinating Producers, Producers, Researchers, etc. to ensure the most appropriate guests appear on the most appropriate platform

Regularly shows leadership within the Talent Producers group (guides less experienced members of the team, leads meetings, ability to manage direct reports)

Manage relationships, bookings and casting of Athlete, Coaches, and Celebrity Talent to participate in various content endeavors across the ESPN business

Understands the difference in shows/platforms across ESPN to suggest appropriate and timely guests. Works closely with Production counterparts to suggest alternative options for guests for requests that are feasible/realistic

Continually seeks, develops and maintains excellent internal relationships across platform and job function

Develops and maintains relationships with selected guests, SIDSs, athletes, coaches, agents and PR people to ensure the best possible cooperation/outcome with booking guests.

Maintains an extensive database of athletes, coaches, managers, team executives, celebrities and their agents.

Drives conversation in regular editorial meetings to suggest story ideas and guest possibilities for all shows

Collaborates with other talent producers, Coordinating Producers, Producers and Talent Director to strategically forecast and anticipate needs for guests based on upcoming seasons, news relevancy and show needs.

As needed, provides on-site support for guest bookings, including in-house and remote booked guests as well as commercial shoots and events

Remains accessible and is often required to work non-traditional days/hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualification

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