Remote Production Support Statistician

This is a Full Time Job

Location: Connecticut, United States; , United States

Job Summary:

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

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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.

Remote - CT