ESPN’s Remote Ops rapidly expands its innovative home studio network

Responding to the ripple effect of COVID-19, ESPN is installing new systems in commentators' homes daily, while many had existing technology in place

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ESPN’s remote operations team has long led the sports industry in providing remote home studios, and even ob vans, to livestream remotely. – innovative IP-based camera systems that are remotely controlled from Bristol, Conn., – for commentators without easy access to a studio.

The constantly evolving workplace norms due to COVID-19 have led to an accelerated demand for installation of remote livestream systems such as TVU Anywhere. As ESPN continues to focus on the health and safety of its employees while remaining mindful of its mission to serve sports fans.

Shea Byram, senior manager, remote operations, and Ryan Bastek, senior remote operations coordinator, are leading the effort, coordinating with studio directing, lighting and transmission to make sure the remote studios – there were 75 before the latest push – are TV ready.

“As soon as we heard there might be a need, we started planning for different scenarios,” said Byram. “We took action and quickly bought all the systems that were available so we would be ahead of the curve.”

The team is currently installing at least one unit per day and recently have worked with the home locations of Keith OlbermannJordan SchultzTisha ThompsonDianna RussiniDan OrlovskyJay WilliamsLouis RiddickMike GreenbergMax KellermanKendrick PerkinsRachel Nichols and Hannah Storm.

Safety is always top of mind.

“We are staying local whenever possible and using colleagues in the area to assist with the set up,” said Byram. “For example, Rachel Busch [manager, studio design and development] is based in LA, so she has jumped in to help. We have also shipped the equipment to the commentators’ homes and helped them install over the phone. We have also started wearing masks and gloves.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Outside The Lines’ Keith Olbermann contributes an essay using his home studio in New York City.

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