Sports Content Researcher
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 7/11/2017 7:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Position Summary: Based in Bristol, CT, Production Researchers are responsible for providing notes, stats and trends in support of each of ESPN's platforms including TV, radio, digital and mobile. They use their broad and deep sports knowledge to ensure the accuracy of live news-and-information shows such as SportsCenter, and sport-specific shows on soccer, baseball, football, basketball and other sports and various game broadcasts. Responsibilities will include researching original content for full-screen graphics, anchor lead-ins and original pieces, as well as creating and dispersing information to other areas of ESPN, such as Studio Production, Event Production, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN Mobile, and ESPN International.
Department Summary: If statistics, storylines, news-headline writing and editing are a big part of your sports game, then Stats & Information is the place for you. We are a pressure-packed, exciting work environment specializing in information dissemination across ESPN. Our content is used across multiple platforms -- television, digital media, radio, ESPN The Magazine, and ESPN Mobile. We are comprised of four departments: BottomLine, Production Analytics, Production Research and Stats & Analysis.
Responsibilities
• Utilize broad and deep sports knowledge to ensure that graphics, game notes, anchor scripts and reporter scripts are factually and statistically accurate.
• Develop original graphics that provide statistical or factual analysis of events, news stories and topical issues.
• React to breaking news with creative information and coverage angles
• Display a commitment to accuracy in a deadline-driven newsroom environment in which 100% accuracy is the standard.
• Research original content for virtually every element of a studio show. Provides real-time updates and trend notes for anchors in studio and for score panels.
• Develop and communicates storylines for a variety of ESPN shows. These ideas might also be used on ESPN International, ESPN Radio, the BottomLine or ESPN.com.
• Support Event Production game crews with notes and news articles.
• Approach job from a Stats & Information-wide perspective, knowing the essential functions of the other departments and able to assist and influence the performance of those other departments.
• Use advanced metrics and related statistics to tell stories and differentiate ESPN's content across multiple platforms.
• Be a good teammate which includes providing feedback to peers and management, being solution-oriented and generating ideas related to the future of the department.
Basic Qualifications
• Deep and broad sports knowledge across multiple sports. Must have expert-level recall of current and historical sports statistics, news, events and milestones.
• Strong writing and grammar skills. Must have demonstrated ability to research, write and edit copy for TV, Digital or print publication, or comparable experience.
• Experience with most major internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the internet and knowledge set around social media.
• The ability to provide full availability for this position which will include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Awareness of how the use of advanced metrics affects the way fans assess performance across several sports
• Expert-level sports knowledge across multiple sports including knowledge of analytic metrics and trends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail in striving for 100 percent accuracy
• Strong news/content judgment
• Thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• In-depth knowledge of ESPN's Digital Media coverage of all sports and games
Preferred Qualifications
• 2 years' experience working with working with statistics in an online, television or print media environment
• Experience working with sports content and storylines via TV, radio, newspaper or a notable sports blog
• Experience in sports news production with an emphasis on the graphic interpretation of news events
• Professional experience in following and shaping stories at all stages of development
• Experience in television/video production
• A thorough knowledge of television production usage of data in on-air and research applications
• Experience using social media in a business or news environment
• Fluency in reading, speaking and writing Spanish
Required Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree
Company Overview
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
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.