Vincent Johnson
Manager, ESPN Stats And Information
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Two-time Emmy Award-winning content producer and department leader delivering unique storytelling through stats, analytics and historical information to the broad scope of ESPN's linear and digital platforms. Dedicated to developing and organizing team members in order to produce the highest quality content to consumers in the sports industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Manager
ESPN
Los Angeles , CA
11.2021 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership of 75 researchers and BottomLine editors in concert with team of managers
- Directly oversee seven full-time researchers/BottomLine editors, providing coaching and feedback to motivate them and maximize their performance
- Coordinate department’s NBA and WNBA coverage of by initiating long-term planning, staffing studio and event coverage, and developing skillset of employees working with both sports
- Executed direct line of communication between researchers and NBA announcers in order to provide in-game statistics to inform viewers
- Expanded department's footprint on WNBA event coverage for 2022 and 2023 seasons, staffing each game with researcher in control room while producing game notes for each game on ESPN networks, a first in department history
- Co-lead department's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging team, providing unique space for staff and management to become more educated about experiences and issues facing members as individuals and society as a collective
Research Producer
ESPN
Los Angeles , CA
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Produced show research for SportsCenter, which won Emmy Award in 2021 for Outstanding Daily Studio Show
- Supervised BottomLine editor, who was promoted from part time to full time
- Completed department’s selective Emerging Leaders Program which included attending and contributing to management meetings
- Served as Deputy of Stats and Info’s NBA and WNBA coverage, planning direction of content by anticipating and reacting to storylines around both leagues
- Earned Stats and Info Recognition Award by organizing department content plan ahead of "The Last Dance" 10-part documentary and provided Facebook-sponsored trivia that aired each episode
- Trained peers on department's resources while assisting their development on show research
- Collaborated with managers to edit and contribute to Stats and Info's company exclusive website for comprehensive statistical content
Senior Sports Content Researcher
ESPN
Los Angeles , CA
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Executed statistical concepts which consistently made air for ESPN shows, including SportsCenter, The Jump, and NBA Countdown
- Contributed research for ESPN The Magazine piece: "When The Dubs Hit The Turbo Button" by Senior NBA Writer, Baxter Holmes, in addition to other stories for writers, reporters and editors
- Pitched and executed deep-dive NBA analytical pieces and film breakdown to SportsCenter
Sports Content Researcher
ESPN
Bristol , CT
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Contributed statistical show content for SportsCenter, NBA Tonight, as well as studio shows for college basketball, college football and soccer
- Provided statistics on demand to talent throughout shows in live television situations
- Built show graphics and wrote scripts for anchors including Linda Cohn, Stan Verrett, and Neil Everett
Photojournalist and Editor
WBIR-TV
Knoxville , TN
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Edited and shot video for television news and sports
- Wrote weekly high school football prediction column for WBIR.com
Sports Intern
CNN
Atlanta , GA
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Assisted in newsgathering and programming for NBA on TNT, Bleacher Report on CNN and HLN and World Sport for CNN International
- On-site runner for coverage of The Masters
Sports Intern
WBIR-TV
Knoxville , TN
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Produced and managed content for high school football page on website
- Shot and edited video for 11pm newscast
Sports Intern
WJHL-TV
Johnson City , TN
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Edited sports highlights for 6pm and 11pm newscasts
- Shot video for baseball, boxing, football, MMA, drag racing and motocross
Intern
Herald & Tribune
Jonesborough , TN
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Wrote sports articles, spot news and press releases for weekly newspaper
- Proofread newspaper to check for errors
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Electronic Media
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 08.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Staff Management
Volunteering
Board Member, Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center
- Give and raise funds for South Los Angeles YMCA branch to build on legacy of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
Timeline
Research Manager
ESPN
11.2021 - Current
Research Producer
ESPN
02.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Sports Content Researcher
ESPN
06.2018 - 02.2020
Sports Content Researcher
ESPN
04.2015 - 06.2018
Photojournalist and Editor
WBIR-TV
07.2014 - 03.2015
Sports Intern
CNN
02.2014 - 05.2014
Sports Intern
WBIR-TV
09.2013 - 12.2013
Sports Intern
WJHL-TV
05.2013 - 08.2013
Intern
Herald & Tribune
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Electronic Media
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
08.2010 - 12.2014
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