Recurring Remote Production Support - Talent Statistician
About the position
The Recurring Remote Production Support - Talent Statistician will play a crucial role in enhancing the broadcast of sports events by effectively communicating vital statistics and game trends to announcers and graphics producers. This position requires a deep understanding of the game, including the storylines and statistics of each team involved in the broadcast. The Talent Statistician will be responsible for confirming starting lineups, officials, and any other pregame information that the production crew may need. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the announcers have accurate and timely information to enhance the viewing experience for the audience. In addition to pregame preparations, the Talent Statistician will assist in answering questions regarding plays that have just occurred during the game. For instance, in a basketball game, they may need to clarify which player committed a foul or whether the last shot was a two or three-point field goal. Identifying trends and statistics that help narrate the story of the game is essential, and the Talent Statistician must communicate these insights to the announcers without disrupting their flow. This requires strong communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly with the production team. The role also involves concise communication of statistics and trends to Graphics Producers over a headset, ensuring that they have the necessary information to create engaging graphics for the broadcast. The Talent Statistician will need to answer any questions that the Graphics Producer may have and, when available, collaborate with the teams' Sports Information Directors (SID) or Public Relations (PR) personnel to obtain information or clarify any queries. This position is integral to the overall success of the broadcast, requiring a blend of sports knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
? Research and understand the storylines and statistics of each team.
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? Confirm starting lineups, officials, and any other pregame information needs of the production crew.
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? Help answer questions regarding plays that just happened, such as fouls or shot types.
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? Identify trends and statistics that help tell the story of the game.
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? Communicate stats and trends to announcers effectively without interrupting their flow.
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? Answer any questions the announcers may have.
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? Concise communication of stats and trends to Graphics Producers over headset.
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? Answer any questions the Graphics Producer may have.
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? Work with teams' SID/PR people to get information or questions answered when available.
Requirements
? Valid Driver's License is required.
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? Good knowledge of sports history, rules, procedures, statistics, and terminology.
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? Strong communication skills (in person and over headset).
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? Professional demeanor representing ESPN in public, courtside, or in the broadcast booth.
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? Experience working with statistics on a sports broadcast (as a Talent/Official Statistician or as a Graphics Producer).
Nice-to-haves
? Strong math skills.
Benefits
? Medical benefits
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? Financial benefits
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? Other benefits depending on the level and position offered.
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