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
• Providing content support in identifying player(s) involved on the field
• Pre-production activities include working with assigned talent to create specialty “spotter boards”
• 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

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 benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

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