Provide ESPN’s television, audio, digital and social platforms with statistics, context and historical perspectives that make our sports coverage as interesting to the sports fanatic as it is understandable to the casual observer.
Requirements
- Broad knowledge of most sports and deep knowledge of several, including awareness of current/historical sports statistics, milestones, news, and events
- Elite writing and grammar skills.
- Must have aptitude to research, write air-ready scripts for BottomLine as well as Event and Studio productions
- Must be able to communicate information accurately
- Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with statistics in an online, television or print media environment;
- Fluency in reading, speaking and writing Spanish;
Responsibilities
- Create original full-screen graphics and anchor lead-ins for live shows such as Sports Center, using research you’ve done and copy you’ve written;
- Post the most relevant news on the BottomLine – from Breaking News alerts to in-depth coverage and putting complex news stories into context;
- Put your deep knowledge to work to create game previews for shows such as NFL Live that are informative, factually accurate and unique enough that even die-hard sports fans really learn something;
- Collaborate with colleagues for every element of a studio show, from unearthing little-known facts to quickly bringing up relevant stats when things such as trades, coaching changes or injuries are announced;
- Provide real-time updates for anchors and announcers while they are on the air;
- Flex your storytelling muscles by developing interesting segments, and help your colleagues flesh out their own ideas;
- ESPN is known for its cutting-edge graphics, and you will be one of the people that develops visually appealing, factually revealing visuals for our TV and digital feeds;
Other
- You have a head for stats, an eye for a great story, and the range as a writer to be creative and succinct -- and your passion for sports is the beating heart that fuels it all.
- Full availability for this position to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to follow all Disney, ESPN and department policies and directives
- Demonstrated track record of training others and/or managing team-based projects
- Position shift times include early mornings and late nights – and everything in between – as well as shifts on weekends and holidays.
