Recurring Remote Production Support - Talent St...
Job Posting Title:Recurring Remote Production Support - Talent StatisticianReq ID:10125676Job Description: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 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.
- 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).
- Strong math skills.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree