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

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

The Spotter I (Event) provides essential support to ESPN's on-air talent during live sports telecasts by identifying players and team formations involved in plays. Responsibilities include creating spotter boards, conducting player and team research, and offering real-time feedback during events. This role requires swift communication skills and a deep understanding of sports rules within a fast-paced television environment.

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.

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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.

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