Recurring Remote Production Support - Associate Director (RIC)

Job ID 10156908 Location Connecticut, United States / Remote, United States Business ESPN Date posted Jul. 28, 2026 This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.

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Job Summary:

The Recurring Remote Production Support - Associate Director (RIC) position will be responsible for timing working with the Producer and/or Director to support the direction of Remote events or REMI productions by assisting with the preparation and assembly of elements, execution of the show. Job functions include formatting the show, sales deliverables and promos slated for the broadcast window. The Recurring Remote Associate Director must have strong multi-tasking and communication skills, plus leadership qualities. This role is remote based without a corporate office location.

Responsibilities:

Assists the Director during a production by timing elements, keying fonts, and coordinating feeds. Maintains communication with live shots by providing alerts and cues, and ensures the proper framing, audio and video levels meet on-air standards.
Assists in communication of traffic changes, graphics requests, music cues, and source changes with media.
Assists the Director with pre-production elements including billboards, promotions, teases, graphics, special effects and virtual imagery, coordinates video and fonts within the production.
Participates in meetings with Production to assist in the development of visual content for the show.
On remote productions, assists the Producer and Director in managing game-related responsibilities and traffic. Communicates directly with multiple positions, including the timeout coordinator or red hat to ensure the game and control room are in sync. Generates cards with promotional, sales and editorial copy for talent to read on air. Runs the preproduction session.
Takes responsibility for personal development through independent observation and training. Becomes familiar with other positions and equipment in the remote production environment as they pertain to the Associate Director role.
Responsible for logging music, sales elements, and commercial integrations.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic sports knowledge including format/rules of the game.
Ability to follow the game including in-game trends.
Careful attention to detail in striving for 100 percent accuracy.
Clear, concise, and comprehensive verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to work within a team atmosphere consistently being visible and accessible.
Conduct oneself with professionalism and integrity within company guidelines and policies.
Adaptable, flexible, and motivated to drive results in new and changing environments.
Possess a strong computer background with ability to network and troubleshoot.
Self-motivated individual who strives to constantly improve processes with new or more efficient uses of technology.
Provide technical maintenance for assigned systems and system components.
Strong self and time management skills.
Ability to work well under pressure in a live production environment.
Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays, and travel, when required.
An advanced understanding of television production.
Valid Driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of production experience or network equivalent.
Directing experience.
Bilingual language skills (Spanish/English).
Extensive sport knowledge including historical information.
Advanced technical expertise in computer networking and file management.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in communications, electronics, television production or related

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The pay rate for this remote role is $22.00 to $88.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

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