Remote Live Sports Graphics Interface Coordinator

ESPN

Connecticut

On-site

USD 55,104 - 82,656

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ESPN is seeking a Recurring Remote Production Support Graphics Interface Coordinator (GIC) to manage real-time on-air scoreboard graphics and content during live sports broadcasts across ESPN platforms. You will ensure accurate display of score, time, penalties, statistics, and other data while troubleshooting systems and coordinating with production teams.

The role requires rapid reaction to game action, strong networking and troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with various scoring

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.

Responsibilities

Enter scoring data quickly and accurately including any additional content appearing as part of the Score Bug/Clock and Score.
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.