VP, Sports Production NBA & WNBA

Espn • Bristol, CT

456d • $232,500 - $311,800

About The Position

The Vice President, Sports Production NBA & WNBA Studio is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the NBA and WNBA studio portfolio at ESPN. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality content and manages all aspects of studio and remote productions, including significant events like the NBA Draft. The VP will lead various teams, drive content strategy, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance audience reach and revenue opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively complex-related studio and remote studio production experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and complex projects, including staffing, budgetary planning, and logistical oversight.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of ESPN's market positioning and strategies.
• High-level knowledge of college sports and college sports history.
• Extensive knowledge of the NBA and WNBA.

Responsibilities

• Manage an expansive team of talent, production, and technical personnel to ensure successful execution of content on NBA & WNBA studio shows.
• Oversee the overall production content strategy, including resources and budgets across all assigned shows.
• Coordinate with the Coordinating Producer and management team to align on content, resources, and budget strategy for all NBA and WNBA programming.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Programming to maximize network/program's revenue potential.
• Make or review decisions regarding creative, content, production, and cost/benefit analyses.
• Set the talent strategy and assignments for NBA & WNBA studio shows.
• Collaborate with NBA & WNBA Sports Production & Programming leadership teams on content strategy.
• Enhance relationships with important information sources and related third parties, including talent and league officials.
• Travel for on-site studio shows to support the production team and maximize relationships with the NBA & WNBA leagues.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree