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Sports Content Researcher
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Position Summary You have a head for stats, an eye for a great story, and the range as a writer to be creative and succinct. Your passion for sports is the beating heart that fuels it all. This is the type of person who thrives as a
Sports Content Researcher
at ESPN. Our mission is simple to define but incredibly complex to deliver: 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. It’s no easy feat, but we do it 24/7 and we think we do it better than anyone else. If this sounds like you and you’re up for the challenge, please apply today!.
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 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.
Develop visually appealing, factually revealing visuals for our TV and digital feeds.
Drop everything when news breaks and use your deep knowledge of advanced metrics, analytics and research tools to create supporting content, often with a deadline of minutes or seconds!
Working in Research also means you:
Work a schedule that will vary by month and/or season – you’ll dive deeply into sports and have enough variety to keep your days and week fresh.
Experience professional growth and development – with onboarding and training, you will meet with your supervisor formally twice a month and receive quarterly performance updates.
Qualifications
1 year of related experience in sports, statistics, research or a related field.
Full availability for this position to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
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.
Must be able to follow all Disney, ESPN and department policies and directives.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Required Education High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education College degree or equivalent.
Additional Information Research at ESPN is 24/7, and the role is on site (all shifts are worked in person on campus). Position shift times include early mornings and late nights as well as shifts on weekends and holidays. This is a constant throughout one’s career in ESPN Content.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Location: Farmington, CT — Salary: $52,712.00–$68,525.00 — Posted 2 weeks ago.
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Sports Content Researcher
role at
ESPN .
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Position Summary You have a head for stats, an eye for a great story, and the range as a writer to be creative and succinct. Your passion for sports is the beating heart that fuels it all. This is the type of person who thrives as a
Sports Content Researcher
at ESPN. Our mission is simple to define but incredibly complex to deliver: 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. It’s no easy feat, but we do it 24/7 and we think we do it better than anyone else. If this sounds like you and you’re up for the challenge, please apply today!.
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 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.
Develop visually appealing, factually revealing visuals for our TV and digital feeds.
Drop everything when news breaks and use your deep knowledge of advanced metrics, analytics and research tools to create supporting content, often with a deadline of minutes or seconds!
Working in Research also means you:
Work a schedule that will vary by month and/or season – you’ll dive deeply into sports and have enough variety to keep your days and week fresh.
Experience professional growth and development – with onboarding and training, you will meet with your supervisor formally twice a month and receive quarterly performance updates.
Qualifications
1 year of related experience in sports, statistics, research or a related field.
Full availability for this position to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
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.
Must be able to follow all Disney, ESPN and department policies and directives.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Required Education High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education College degree or equivalent.
Additional Information Research at ESPN is 24/7, and the role is on site (all shifts are worked in person on campus). Position shift times include early mornings and late nights as well as shifts on weekends and holidays. This is a constant throughout one’s career in ESPN Content.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ESPN by 2×.
Get notified about new Content Researcher jobs in
Bristol, CT .
Location: Farmington, CT — Salary: $52,712.00–$68,525.00 — Posted 2 weeks ago.
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