Part-Time Sports Content Researcher

The Sports Content Researcher works on NFL Network and other shows produced in Inglewood, CA, as part of ESPN's larger Research & Graphics squad, which also has staff in Bristol, CT and Charlotte, NC. The role exists to provide ESPN's television, audio, digital and social platforms with statistics, context and historical perspectives that make sports coverage as interesting to the sports fanatic as it is understandable to the casual observer. Researchers draw on their existing knowledge and on ESPN's vast resources, including access to world-class advanced metrics, to hone in on the why and how of the sporting events that matter most to ESPN and sports fans.

• Create original full-screen graphics and anchor lead-ins for live shows such as those on NFL Network and other ESPN platforms, using self-conducted research and written copy.
• Post the most relevant news on the ESPN BottomLine/NFL Network ticker, from breaking news alerts to in-depth coverage, putting complex news stories into context.
• Create game previews for shows that are informative, factually accurate and unique enough that even die-hard sports fans learn something new.
• Collaborate with colleagues on every element of a studio show, from unearthing little-known facts to quickly surfacing relevant stats when trades, coaching changes or injuries are announced.
• Provide real-time updates for anchors and announcers while they are on air.
• Develop interesting segments and help colleagues flesh out their own ideas.
• Develop visually appealing, factually revealing visuals for television and digital feeds.
• Drop everything when news breaks and use deep knowledge of advanced metrics, analytics and research tools to create supporting content, often to a deadline of minutes or seconds.

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in sports, statistics, research or a related field.
• Full availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Broad knowledge of most sports and deep knowledge of the NFL and several others, including awareness of current and historical sports statistics, milestones, news and events.
• Elite writing and grammar skills, with the aptitude to research and write air-ready scripts for BottomLine as well as event and studio productions.
• Ability to communicate information accurately.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news.
• Ability to follow all Disney, ESPN and department policies and directives.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with statistics in an online, television or print media environment.
• Fluency in reading, speaking and writing Spanish.
• Demonstrated track record of training others and/or managing team-based projects.
• College degree or equivalent.

• Office-based role at ESPN's production centre in Inglewood, CA, including working on Super Bowl Sunday, the NFL Draft and the NFL schedule release.
• Schedule varies by month and/or season.

• The number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs.
• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.

• Full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
• Professional growth and development, with onboarding, training and coaching provided on a constant basis.
• Formal meetings with a supervisor twice a month and quarterly performance updates.

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