Director I

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $117,178–$185,770 per year, based on a 40-hour work week; bonus and long-term incentive units may also be provided.

Company

ESPN Productions, Inc. produces sports and entertainment programming under the ESPN business.

What you will do

• Direct live and taped studio, remote, and REMI productions from control rooms or mobile units.
• Coordinate scripted and unscripted shows, including automated productions, rundowns, guests, music, and live shots.
• Manage production personnel and facilities while coordinating with Producers, Coordinating Producers, Managers, and operational teams.
• Oversee lighting, camera blocking, visual effects, graphics integration, timing, and real-time technical troubleshooting.
• Develop show concepts, editorial themes, narratives, and pre-production plans.
• Coach and mentor Associate Directors, Stage Managers, and other production personnel through observation, feedback, and training.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of directing or related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of live directing, production equipment, and production facilities.
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Ability to direct most assigned productions and specialty shows.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Network-level directing experience.
• Spanish and English bilingual language skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, communications, journalism, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work involves collaboration across production, editorial, technical, and operational departments.
• Medical, financial, and other benefits may be included based on the level and position offered.
• Bonus and long-term incentive units may be available in addition to base pay.
• Ongoing development includes training, independent observation, and periodic clip review sessions.