Remote Statistician
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 8/10/2016 1:09:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Recurring - Remote Statistician (Event)
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The Remote 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. This role is remote-based without a corporate office location. Remote Statisticans will be asked to travel based on the sport needs and locations as well as commonly work holidays and weekends.
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* Please note this position will allow flexibility to work in remote U.S. / lower 48 state locations and not exclusive to Bristol, CT.*
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 and questions the Graphics Producer may have.
• When they are available, work with teams' SID/PR people to get information or questions answered.
Basic Qualifications
• 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.
Additional Information:
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.