RE-AIR UPDATES: “The BottomLine’s role is more important and visible than ever. Examples: Olympics postponement (top) and Tom Brady’s free agency (bottom).”ĪNOTHER REMOTE SETUP: “Haleigh Johnston is among the SIG team members who can update news notes on the BottomLine and send breaking news alerts.” (Haleigh Johnston/ESPN) Bluejeans, Slack, Skype and actual phone calls are among the tools being utilized during this time.” (Antonio Rusiñol/ESPN)īREAKING NEWS: “Once everyone was safe, our main focus was ensuring that there were no fan-facing challenges in delivering the frequent breaking news alerts. GENERAL REMOTE SETUP: “Antonio Rusiñol remotely monitors two of the 17 BottomLines. Scroll the photos below for more on how SIG’s BottomLine team has adapted to the new setup.īEFORE COVID-19: “Our office featured 40 televisions to see all of our networks and events, direct communication with Network Control and two monitors at each station.” (Stats & Information Group/ESPN) The transition has required establishing, adjusting and readjusting workflows to continue delivering data and other content for a seamless fan experience. With the impacts of the coronavirus COVID-19, the entire group moved to a work-from-home setup beginning last week. Our SIG team based at ESPN’s Bristol, Conn., headquarters continually keeps 17 of the network’s signature BottomLines up and running as a news and information service for fans. Vice President, ESPN’s Stats and Information Group (SIG), Jeff Bennett explains how the team is maintaining the network’s 17 BottomLine updates remotely.
EDITOR’S NOTE: During these unprecedented times, ESPN is being creative with how to continue bringing sports news to fans in innovative ways, while also protecting those who make it all possible.
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