Recurring Remote Production Support Graphics Interface Coordinator (GIC)

Job Overview

A recurring remote production employee is a vital component to ESPN’s remote event productions.  All recurring remote employees and the number of roles they fulfill are done without the requirement of being assigned to a specific company workspace or company campus but instead support regional and long-distance assignments throughout the country.   

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.  

A Recurring Remote Production Support - Graphics Interface Coordinator (GIC) manages the creation and real-time execution of on-air scoreboard graphics (Score Bug/Clock and Score) and content during live sports broadcasts across ESPN platforms. This role ensures accurate, timely display of live game information including but not limited to score, time, penalties, team/player statistics, and any other pertinent information while troubleshooting systems and coordinating closely with production teams. This requires the ability to be able to react quickly to game action as well as follow along with the production crew to help show the story lines of the game. Additionally, the GIC must have strong computer networking and troubleshooting skills, advanced knowledge of sports rules and scoring systems, and the ability to operate and interface multiple scoring platforms in a live broadcast setting. This role is remote-based without a corporate office location.

Responsibilities

• Enter scoring data quickly and accurately including any additional content appearing as part of the Score Bug/Clock and Score. This may include showing a wide range of statistical, team, or game reset information as dictated by the game action and production team.

• Work closely with Producer and Associate Producer on building interface graphics. 

• Work with the Operations and Technical Teams to properly check Score Bug equipment prior to going live on-air (check comms, tallies, and ensure score bug fires up and displays on screen).

• The ability to assemble and network multiple computer scoring systems.

• Troubleshoot system problems and provide quick diagnosis and resolution.

• Connect to stadium in-house scoreboard for clock and data transfer when applicable.

• Send Software Engineering team detailed post-game reports after every event.

Basic Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

• Basic sports knowledge including format/rules of the game.

• Ability to follow the game including in-game trends.

• Careful attention to detail in striving for 100 percent accuracy

• Clear, concise and comprehensive verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to work within a team atmosphere consistently being visible and accessible.

• Conduct oneself with professionalism and integrity within company guidelines and policies.

• Adaptable, flexible, and motivated to drive results in new and changing environments.

• Possess a strong computer background with ability to network and troubleshoot.

• Self-motivated individual who strives to constantly improve processes with new or more efficient uses of technology.

• Provide technical maintenance for assigned systems and system components.

• Strong self and time management skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure in a live production environment.

• Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays, and travel, when required.

• An advanced understanding of television production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive sport knowledge including historical information.

• Has worked previously in a stats or graphics role.

• Has experience working with different television graphics platforms.

• Advanced technical expertise in computer networking and file management.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, electronics, television production or related