Production Support - Content Spotter

Description: • The Spotter I (Event) will provide crucial support to ESPN’s on-air broadcasters • Identifying player(s) and team formations involved in different plays on the field • Providing content support in identifying player(s) involved on the field • Pre-production activities include working with assigned talent to create specialty “spotter boards” • Research on players and teams to maximize ability to identify play(s) during the remote telecast • Live event responsibilities include closely watching the event and providing immediate feedback to talent Requirements: • Valid Driver’s License is required • Inner working knowledge of the sport and the rules of the game • Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress, live television environment • Must be able to clearly identify all objects and action on field of play • Ability to uniquely communicate (often silently via spotter boards) pertinent game information with on-air broadcast talent with immediacy • Prior live sports television production experience • Prior amateur or professional experience within sports area, potentially as a former player or manager • Knowledge of sports and sports history Benefits: • Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package • Medical benefits • Financial benefits • Other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered Apply Job!