Gisela Leyva

• SOCCER COORDINATING PRODUCER II (2021 CURRENT)
• Lead, develop and implement strategies to increase production efficiency.
• On charge of LaLiga for ESPN. Partner with inside and outside ESPN key stakeholders for timely delivery of high-quality content, meeting tight deadlines and budgets.
• Continuously monitor industry trends to identify new opportunities for innovative content creation within the organization.
• Collaborate with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
• Champion innovative storytelling techniques to create engaging content that resonated with target audiences.
• Hire, train, direct and provide feedback to diverse talent, production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
• Remain composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.

SOCCER COORDINATING PRODUCER (2011- 2021)

• Leader of all Soccer Events Productions for ESPN International and ESPN Deportes. Marshal whole soccer seasons from facilities, to budgets, staff, talent and operations until 2019.
• Led 15 UEFA Champions League finals. Co-led 3 World Cups, 3 UEFA Euros, CONCACAF, MLS games, International friendlies, among others.
• In 2019 stewardship of soccer transition to in region, making it an efficient and smooth process.

SOCCER PRODUCER II (2007-2011)

• Created the soccer puzzle for all region's soccer events. From facilities to budgets, staff and operations and on a weekly basis.
• Improved production operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
• Work closely with our affiliates in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil as an extension of production facilities. ·

PRODUCER I (2004 - 2007)

• In charge of the Packaging Unit for ESPN International and ESPNDeportes.
• Edited and VO'ed/Subtitled a wide variety of shows/events for International Networks and ESPNDeportes.
• Produced two Dominoes series of shows (from set up to final product on air) and the first two spanish versions of the ESPY's.
• Worked on different soccer productions (on remote and in house).

• Devised, launched and consolidated the first Sports Network in Peru (still on air).
• In charge of programming and acquisitions.
• Dealt with multiple content providers (TEAM Marketing, TyC, Mediapro, Input Media,etc).
• Handled on site operation or events such as Davis Cup, Wimbledon, World Cup qualifiers, International soccer friendlies, Formula 1, etc.
• Formulated the broadcast for Peruvian first division soccer season in terms of facilities, staff, operations and content on a weekly basis.
• Led, planned and executed events (National Boxing contest, Copa Sudamericana final special coverage, Davis Cup, Ericsson Cup, etc).
• Launched Entertainment and News/Info Studio shows.
• Established and built strong relationships with different managers, directors, teams and federation representatives.
• On charge of the editorial line of the network.

• Producer in charge of different sports production (Beach Sports, Volleyball, International Soccer, Boxing, etc)
• Producer of different sports studio shows (edit, prompter, AD, studio coordination, logistics, among other roles)
• Associate Producer for special events (Beauty contest, Elections, Special news coverage).

• Produced weekend soccer show
• Lead producer for Peruvian soccer league, Copa Sudamericana and volleyball
• Edited pieces for daily news segments
• Assignment desk for sports coverage.