Remote Production Support Content - Talent Statistician and Spotter

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. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary. The Talent Statistician/Spotter will have a key role in helping shape the broadcast of a sports event by effectively communicating important statistics and game trends to announcers and graphics producers. Responsibilities • Research and understand the storylines and statistics of each team. • Confirm Starting lineups, officials and any other pregame information needs of the production crew. • Help answer questions regarding plays that just happened. For example, in a basketball game: Which player was the foul on? Was the last shot a 2 or 3 point field goal? • Identify trends and statistics that help tell the story of the game. • Communicate stats and trends to announcers effectively without interrupting or intruding on their flow of the game. Answer any questions the announcers may have. • Concisely communicate stats and trends to Graphics Producers over headset. Answer any questions the Graphics Producer may have. • When they are available, work with teams’ SID/PR people to get information or questions answered. Basic Qualifications: • Valid Driver’s License is required. • Good knowledge of sports history, rules, procedures, statistics and terminology. • Strong communication skills (in person and over headset). • Professional demeanor (representing ESPN in public, courtside or in broadcast booth). • Experience working with statistics on a sports broadcast (As a Talent/Official Statistician or as a Graphics Producer). Preferred Qualifications: • Strong math skills. Required Education: • High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Education: • Bachelor's Degree The pay rate for this remote role is $22.00 to $88.50 per hour. 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. Apply Job! Apply to this Job