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Recurring-Remote Production Support - Content Spotter Job at ESPN in HARTFORD

ESPN, HARTFORD, CT, USA, 06152

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Recurring-Remote Production Support - Content Spotter at ESPN summary:

The Spotter I (Event) provides vital support to ESPN's on-air broadcasters by identifying players and formations during live sports telecasts. Responsibilities include working with talent to create spotter boards and offering real-time feedback on plays as they happen. The position requires a strong knowledge of sports, the ability to perform under pressure, and previous experience in live sports television production.

The Spotter I (Event) will provide crucial support to ESPN’s 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Valid Driver’s 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 experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior amateur or professional experience within sports area, potentially as a former player or manager.
  • Knowledge of sports and sports history.

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.

Keywords:

live sports production, event support, broadcast assistance, sports telecast, on-air talent, spotter boards, player identification, real-time feedback, ESPN, remote production