Manager, Remote Special Project – Studio Design & Development (PH)
About the position
This role will serve as the full-time point of contact (POC) for all ESPN Super Bowl studio and set-related project management, ensuring alignment between internal Studio Design & Development leadership, production stakeholders, and external scenic vendors throughout design, fabrication, load-in, and strike phases. This project position is scheduled to end on March 1, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Serve as fulltime POC for all ESPN Super Bowl LXI studio/set project management efforts
- Oversee scenic execution, and installation across all assigned SBLXI locations
- Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination from concept through final delivery
- Maintain constant communication with Studio Design leadership to evaluate scenic builds and ensure alignment with ESPN standards
- Coordinate site walks, shop visits, bidding processes, and build reviews as required
- Act as on-the-ground liaison between internal stakeholders and local fabrication partners
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in scenic and production design project management
- Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale broadcast or live production builds
- Local resident with reliable access and proximity to all Los Angeles–area locations
- Strong working knowledge of ESPN studio set design expectations and standards
- Proven expertise in timeline development, budget tracking, and vendor evaluation
Nice-to-haves
- Established relationships with local scenic and fabrication vendors preferred
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
