The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Original Content Line Producer II
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $162K/yr
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking an experienced Line Producer for ESPN Original Content, which focuses on producing narrative non-fiction and documentaries. The role involves overseeing production logistics, managing budgets, and ensuring creative alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Understand the creative objectives of the project, provide leadership on productions from inception through final delivery to ensure creative alignment, managing logistics and finance to achieve the highest production value and editorial quality while ensuring productions are delivering on budget and on schedule
Work with leadership to implement best practice across all aspects of production for ESPN Original Content from development to distribution
Produce internal shoots as required, overseeing all operations: logistics, schedules, staffing, equipment, locations, schedules, COI’s, on site risk assessments, act as liaison between crew and director/producer, troubleshoot production issues that arise or remotely resolve issues that Producers experience in the field. Utilize forward thinking to manage any problems that may arise during filming
Create and manage internal unscripted project budgets: approve payments, track anticipated expenses, compile and review cost reports to ensure productions wrap within budget
Create and maintain project production calendars and staffing plans to meet creative goals
Define scope of work, engage and negotiate with crew, talent, composers and vendors; manage third party contractors and production personnel, approve time, invoices, and unbudgeted costs, including overtime while monitoring deliverables, crew hours within budget
Management and tracking of third party productions. Build project schedule and delivery plan, ensuring all contractors have a thorough understanding of network requirements and technical specs. Provide ongoing support and track deliverables through project duration
Manage post-production processes, including edit workflow and third party clearance, working with internal rights management stakeholders and legal to ensure rights are cleared and contracts are paid in a timely manner
Oversee vendor set ups and ensure accurate and timely compensation in compliance with contractual deliverables and company policies
Ongoing review of project cost report with key stakeholders or with contractual deliverable payments to ensure compliance. Vet budget and schedule adjustment requests and make recommendations to leadership where necessary
Management of assigned contractors as required
Proactively track project expenditure, generating cost reports as required. Make recommendations and propose budget and schedule adjustments through production
Support Director of Production Management and development team vet pitches and align third party line-item budgets and schedules during development, ensure compliance with Disney standards and alignment with creative
Meet regularly with leadership, Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting and track quarterly / annual accruals
Maintain current, working knowledge of corporate policies and procedures as it pertains to production, regularly seeking to innovate and improve efficiency
Qualification
Required
3+ years as a Line Producer or 7+ years in senior production management for unscripted content at a network or production company
Extensive background in unscripted episodic, documentary film, short-form video, and podcast production, as well as scripted development
Expertise in creating and managing complex production budgets and schedules
Proven ability to lead and coordinate large, matrixed teams across functions, influencing outcomes and fostering collaboration without direct management authority; negotiate contracts with vendors and crews; and build strong internal and external relationships
Skilled at problem-solving under pressure and demonstrating flexibility to adapt to different production team needs
Comprehensive knowledge of production logistics, legal standards, health & safety protocols, and post-production workflows
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), Google Suite, Airtable, Smartsheet, and other project management tools
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, follow-through, and record-keeping abilities
Curious and engaged in evolving industry practices, technology, and trends
Experienced in cash flow tracking, budget review, and management
Calm under pressure and a willingness to be flexible to determine how best to work with different production teams
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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