Bilingual Sports Content Researcher
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 5/3/2018 7:09:00 AM PST
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Job Summary:
This is a part-time position. Based in Bristol, Connecticut, the bilingual Production Researcher will use broad sports and social media knowledge to ensure the accuracy of live news and information shows such as Fuera de Juego, ESPN FC, Nación ESPN, SportsCenter and sport-specific shows on soccer, baseball, football, basketball and various game broadcasts. Primary responsibilities include supporting studio shows, researching original content for full-screen graphics, anchor lead-ins and original pieces, as well as supporting Bristol-based Researchers in the creation and distribution of information to other areas of ESPN, such as Studio Production, Event Production, ESPN.com, ESPNDeportes.com, ESPN Mobile, and ESPN International. The Production Researcher is responsible for being a good teammate, providing feedback to peers and management, solution-oriented and an idea-generator.
Responsibilities:
• Researches original content for use in studio shows. Provides real-time updates and trend notes for anchors in studio and for score panels.
• Utilizes broad sports knowledge to ensure that all content is factually and statistically accurate.
• Work in individual settings, small groups and large groups while delivering accurate statistics and data in a real-time basis across the newsroom.
• Develops original graphics that provide statistical or factual analysis of events, news stories and topical issues.
• Awareness of available and relevant Next Level sources to enhance ESPN's coverage.
• Familiar with the most viral sports and pop culture-related content on the web from day to day. This means being especially active on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and the blogosphere.
Basic Qualifications:
• Elite Spanish-language writing and grammar skills. Fluency in reading, speaking, writing and translating Spanish and English.
• The ability to quickly and accurately translate content from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.
• Possess significant, broad-based sports knowledge of a variety of sports especially Mexican and international soccer. Must have demonstrated the ability to make editorial decisions that serve the fan.
• Must have knowledge of how advanced metrics affect the way fans assess performance across several sports.
• Must be passionate about sports and statistics; candidates need to have a working knowledge of players, teams and the rules of the games.
• Must be able to provide full availability for this position, which will include nights, weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year 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.
• Fluency in reading, speaking and writing Portuguese.
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• College degree preferred.
Additional Information:
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role
About ESPN:
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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