Research Producer at The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, SportsIndustries

Requirements

Differentiating sports knowledge, in both breadth and depth, including working knowledge of sports history for major sports
Familiarity with advanced stats and metrics across sports
Strong business acumen and ability to approach the job from an ESPN-wide perspective, weighing “return on investment” for editorial coverage and data applications
Leadership competencies in leading self and colleagues, including mentoring, recognizing issues, and generating ideas for the department's future
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with cutting-edge technology and rich sports data sources
Skills in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, Research Managers, senior leaders, and executives on high-profile programming and projects
Global thinking about content across all ESPN platforms

Responsibilities

Generate and sometimes oversee the collection and distribution of sports data and content for ESPN platforms, prioritizing Event and Studio programming
Match statistics and storylines with organizational needs in Research/BottomLine
Lead in content generation, outlining larger content plans, and editing submissions from staff for accuracy, quality, and consistency
Collaborate with Senior Coordinating Producers to take direction and help plan segments, shows, sport coverage, and advertising executions
Contribute to strategic planning of content coverage (months/years ahead) and execute year-to-year coverage improvements
Ensure use of all available tools/resources for breaking and emerging storylines; make training recommendations to managers
Seek, recommend, and drive efficiencies aligning with priorities of accuracy, timeliness, and resource allocation
Coach and mentor Part-Time Researchers; provide direction, coaching, and feedback as ranking staff during live events or projects
Set a good example for Research staff in improving content, production, and professionalism
Engage in regular conversations with managers on performance, improvement, and accountability

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

sports data analysisadvanced statssports metricssports historycontent distributionstakeholder collaborationteam mentoringlive event productionresearch management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Research Producer role?

The role requires differentiating sports knowledge in breadth and depth, working knowledge of sports history for major sports, familiarity with advanced stats and metrics, strong business acumen, and leadership competencies in content, mentoring, and strategic thinking.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The culture emphasizes great support, commitment to improvement, and accountability, with a focus on collaboration, mentoring, and leadership development.

What makes a strong candidate for this Research Producer position?

Ideal candidates combine vision for matching statistics and storylines with leadership in content and mentoring, possess deep sports knowledge and advanced stats familiarity, demonstrate business acumen with an ESPN-wide perspective, and exhibit traits of collaboration and strategic thinking.