Recurring Remote Production Support - Talent Statistician

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Job Posting Title:

Recurring Remote Production Support - Talent Statistician

Req ID:

10125676

Job Description:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

The Talent Statistician will have a key role in helping shape the broadcast of a sports event by effectively communicating important statistics and game trends to announcers and graphics producers.

Responsibilities

  • Research and understand the storylines and statistics of each team.
  • Confirm Starting lineups, officials and any other pregame information needs of the production crew.
  • Help answer questions regarding plays that just happened. For example, in a basketball game: Which player was the foul on? Was the last shot a 2 or 3 point field goal?
  • Identify trends and statistics that help tell the story of the game.
  • Communicate stats and trends to announcers effectively without interrupting or intruding on their flow of the game. Answer any questions the announcers may have.
  • Concisely communicate stats and trends to Graphics Producers over headset. Answer any questions the Graphics Producer may have.
  • When they are available, work with teams’ SID/PR people to get information or questions answered.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Valid Driver’s License is required.
  • Good knowledge of sports history, rules, procedures, statistics and terminology.
  • Strong communication skills (in person and over headset).
  • Professional demeanor (representing ESPN in public, courtside or in broadcast booth).
  • Experience working with statistics on a sports broadcast (As a Talent/Official Statistician or as a Graphics Producer).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong math skills.

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree

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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Remote - CT

Job Posting Segment:

ESPN Business Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Management Operations

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Remote Worker Location, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-07-01
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