Production Support - Content Spotter

Description:
• 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
• 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
• Working with assigned talent to create specialty “spotter boards”
• Research on players and teams to maximize ability to identify play(s)
• Providing immediate feedback to talent on player(s) involved in the outcome of each play
• Operates within the context of defined sports remote telecasts’ concepts, objectives and outcomes

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

Benefits:
• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package
• medical
• financial
• other benefits

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