Recurring Remote Production Support Content - Talent Statistician (Talent Stats)

Role Overview

The Talent Statistician supports live sports broadcasts by delivering crucial statistics and game insights to announcers and graphics producers. This remote position demands a proactive individual with strong research skills for preparing significant storylines, game rules, history, and potential records, while excelling in a dynamic live setting. Mastery of sports regulations, team roles, scoring methods, and the ability to multitask during broadcasts are essential.

Key Duties

• Investigate and comprehend each team's storylines and statistics.
• Verify starting lineups, game officials, and other pregame data for the production team.
• Be ready to describe earlier plays with details on players, positions, uniform numbers, and outcomes.
• Recognize and present trends and statistics to narrate the game story.
• Seamlessly communicate statistics and trends to announcers without disrupting game flow and respond to their questions.
• Concisely deliver statistics and trends to Graphics Producers via headset.
• Assist Graphics Producers by providing prompt answers and key previous play information.
• Collaborate with teams' SID/PR personnel for information and priority inquiries.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Fundamental understanding of sports formats and rules.
• An ability to follow in-game developments and trends accurately.
• A keen eye for detail aiming at complete accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication that is clear and succinct.
• Team-oriented behavior with consistent accessibility and visibility.
• Professional conduct aligned with organizational policies and integrity.
• Flexibility and motivation to adapt to evolving environments and drive results.
• Solid computer skills including networking and troubleshooting abilities.
• Self-driven mindset focused on process enhancement using technology.
• Technical upkeep of assigned systems and components.
• Effective self and time management capabilities.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in live production situations.
• Willingness to work during weekends, nights, holidays, and travel as required.
• Advanced knowledge of television production techniques.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong mathematical skills.
• In-depth sports knowledge including historical context.
• Previous experience in statistics or graphics roles.
• Excellent communication, preparation, and organizational skills.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Electronics, Television Production, or related field.

Compensation and Benefits

This remote position offers an hourly wage ranging from $35 to $65, varying by candidate's location, experience, and skills. Eligible employees may receive selected benefits such as medical and financial coverage, contingent on role and level.