ESPN’s Monday Night Football game production team will punctuate the 2020 NFL season Sunday, Jan. 10, as the dedicated, talented team will present the Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans on ESPN and simulcast across ABC as part of ESPN’s MegaCast production (1 p.m. ET). The season finale in Nashville, Tenn., will be the 17th game in the last 18 weeks for the close-knit group.
Throughout the season, @ESPNPR highlighted various roles within the crew to help showcase the wide range of responsibilities and efforts that go into the live production each week:
Our Monday Night Football cartoon graphics:
☑️Eagerly anticipated and amazingly detailed
☑️Suburb storytelling
☑️Artistic, educational and entertainingHow do these Emmy Award-winning creations come to life?
????Must Watch: A tour into the 'MNF Cartoon World'
????Volume UP! pic.twitter.com/4IDB4c6dzf
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 24, 2020
This week, #MNF serves as a homecoming for James Munn – one of the franchise's integral, dedicated behind-the-scenes staffers pic.twitter.com/rEm0cSt3eq
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 6, 2020
Watch: A Monday Night Football Spotlight
So many dedicated, talented ESPN employees are responsible for the #MNF production
Tonight – Behind-the-scenes with Eric Sellers, a content associate who specializes in replay packages. pic.twitter.com/L3H8c6nvBi
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 13, 2020
Welcome home, @CoreyTaylor504
Corey and our crew's hard work help make #MNF possible pic.twitter.com/KCZrImiwDs
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 13, 2020
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Watch: A Monday Night Football Staff Spotlight
????Behind-the-scenes with Kaila Burns-Heffner (@K_BurnsHeffner), a content associate who:
☑️ Cuts highlights for the pre-kick hype song
☑️ Brainstorms/edits graphic packages
☑️ Creates promotional element for the next game pic.twitter.com/LOkjMrFK3j
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 27, 2020
How does ESPN showcase a new stadium to a national audience on Monday Night Football?
Inside the planning and execution of @SoFiStadium's ESPN debut w/ #MNF Director Jimmy Platt. cc: @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/231eA4KeZK
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 26, 2020
It’s a home game for Sr. Operations Producer @KwokmanM
The 18-year @ESPNNFL veteran has worked all 15 years of #MNF on ESPN pic.twitter.com/5H8azxOECC
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 27, 2020
That information at the bottom of your screen with the clock and score?
We call it the "dashboard" and it's run by Tyler Churchill, who has worked on @ESPNNFL games since 2002.
Watching the @Giants win Super Bowl XXV was one of his most memorable moments as a fan. pic.twitter.com/opbGO5udCc
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 3, 2020
Meet Lauren Gorajek, @ESPNNFL sports marketing manager
Pictured with her team last year, Lauren is a @Giants fan and veteran member of our #MNF family pic.twitter.com/MPbm4sShHB
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 3, 2020
If you’re enjoying the music on #MNF, lifelong @Patriots fan Joanne Strange is part of the team you’ll want to thank!
????In-game music (bumps, highlights, graphics)
????Multiple uses for “Rip it Up” by Little Richard, Feat. @butcherBRWN
????Refreshing the MNF theme song Heavy Action pic.twitter.com/sJsvlyEIUH— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 10, 2020
Watch: A Monday Night Football Staff Spotlight
????Behind-the-scenes with Lou Russo, Telestration Producer
☑️Illustrates game/team trends through artwork
☑️Communicates w/@briangriese @LRiddickESPN throughout telecast
☑️Brings distinct Xs & Os storytelling to the presentation pic.twitter.com/jWGhZ2DocE
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 17, 2020
Dourrian French operates the ISO camera on #MNF
He follows specific players on the field & provides visuals to match booth commentary
Tonight’s assignments: @RamsNFL WR Cooper Kupp & @Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin pic.twitter.com/1HWSQEUkln
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 24, 2020
Senior Video Engineer Albert Hutagalung & team manage color & exposure for three dozen cameras during #MNF
They ensure what fans see on TV appears as it does with the natural eye: @Vikings crisp white & @ChicagoBears sharp orange uniforms, on-field action, game-day sights & more pic.twitter.com/uLJGznf9Og
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 17, 2020
????Watch: A #MNF Staff Spotlight
Kelsey Hahn (@huggy_hahn), Sr. Ops Coordinator, sets our crew up for success:
☑️Manages credentials, hotels, catering & more for crew
☑️Works w/multiple cities/venues, planning weeks before arrival
☑️Fosters family-like atmosphere in season pic.twitter.com/uUebsJJ799
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 8, 2020
Our dedicated teammate Jason Jobes hasn’t missed an @ESPNNFL game in 23 years!
✅He lights our #MNF announce booth
✅Operates the near sideline super slow motion hand held camera
✅Keeps a close eye on the @Seahawks, his favorite team pic.twitter.com/7JB7S96PVv— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 1, 2020
Introducing you to #MNF iso producer Kyle Brown (@kylembrown16)
We know you’re familiar with his work: Kyle provides various replay options during games
Fun facts:
⚾️Kyle is a former captain of @OhioState’s baseball team
????He is a loyal @Browns fan pic.twitter.com/tjfxheFPHr— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 15, 2020
#MNF camera operator Amy Bailey is in her first full season with the @ESPNNFL crew
Among tonight's assignments running camera 3:
????Follow and isolate WRs on both teams
????Focus on Mike Tomlin & Big Ben in certain game situationsAmy is a loyal @Bengals fan pic.twitter.com/aXW11iMddV
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 22, 2020
Fatima Martinez from our Audience & Content Insights team is among many who support our Monday Night Football production. Fatima…
???? Analyzes & measures content’s performance across platforms
????Evaluates fans' consumption habits & behaviors
????Tracks industry trends pic.twitter.com/duOUh8UHzb
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 29, 2020