Recurring Remote Production Support - Spotter

Company: ESPN
Location: Bristol
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

The Recurring Remote Production Support - Spotter will provide crucial support to ESPNs on-air broadcasters, identifying player(s) and team formations involved in different plays on the field, as well as on-field positioning, during the live event telecast.Responsibilities:

• For assigned sports events, works hand-in-hand with on-air talent before and during the event telecast providing content support in identifying player(s) involved on the field.
• Pre-production activities include: working with assigned talent to create specialty spotter boards list of teams, players, player numbers, positions with talents direct influence, for use during the game; research on players and teams to maximize ability to identify play(s) during the remote telecast.
• Live event responsibilities include: closely watching the event and providing immediate feedback to talent on player(s) involved in the outcome of each play (completed passes, changes of possession, penalties) as well as ball placement, largely silent via the preproduced spotter boards.
• Operates within the context of defined sports remote telecasts concepts, objectives and outcomes.
• Work is reviewed by talent and the responsible Producer after each remote production.Required Qualifications:
  • Valid Drivers License is required
  • Inner working knowledge of the sport and the rules of the game
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress, live television environment
  • Must be able to clearly identify all objects and action on field of play
  • Ability to uniquely communicate (often silently via spotter boards) pertinent game information with on-air broadcast talent with immediacy
  • Prior live sports television production experiencePreferred Qualifications:
    • Prior amateur or professional experience within sports area, potentially as a former player or manager
    • Knowledge of sports and sports historyRequired Education:
      • High School Diploma or EquivalentPreferred Education:
        • Bachelor's Degree#ESPNMedia
          The pay rate for this remote role is $22 to $88.50 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. 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.Required
          Preferred

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          • Other

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