A natural match if you have sports media experience and a deep understanding of football statistics.
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Original posting from The National Football League via Greenhouse
The Researcher helps to drive the development and distribution of research to the NFL Media Group, ensuring editorial consistency and factual accuracy.
Responsibilities
Drives the development of editorial content ensuring that ideas are properly executed as graphics, segments, pieces and more on live studio shows
Contributes to daily content distribution plan that pushes targeted research materials to content creators throughout the Media Group
Develops original storylines, notes, nuggets and “boards” that provide statistical context around events, news stories and topical issues
Recognizes and anticipates league and team trends, applying appropriate statistics to create content
Ensures factual accuracy of all content generated
Works within our standards for high-quality research content while maintaining tireless work ethic on a consistent basis
Works closely with coordinating producers, producers, editors, digital team, talent and writers
Makes significant and essential contributions to Weekly Research Notes, breaking news and numerous research-related projects supporting the Media Group
Utilizes broad football knowledge and awareness of the NFL Media Group’s platform to anticipate the research needs
Helps to identify new and emerging statistical trends and seeks out ways to engage with outside companies who may be generating these trends
Collaborate with research team on best practices regarding both dedicated show research and general research support
Recommends changes to enhance current research methods and standards
Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news
Strong writing and editing skills are required
Strong attention to detail skills are required
Must be able to communicate information accurately
Required Qualifications
1-3 years professional experience working with statistics or covering or analyzing sports events and news
Undergraduate degree
Must have strong foundation of knowledge about current and historical football statistics, news, events and milestones
Must be technologically savvy, with strong command of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Must have strong familiarity with digital and social platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in sports media
Previous work experience working for or covering the NFL
Proven track record of success working with high profile broadcasters
Proven ability to work collaboratively and on deadline
Knowledge of football research databases/resources a plus (i.e. Pro Football Reference, Pro Football Focus, Rotoworld and/or nfl.com)
Thorough knowledge of football media landscape, including emerging platforms and competing properties
Detailed knowledge of television production processes, including awareness of key editorial roles
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
Up to 29 hours per week
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays (specifically Sundays in-season)
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Salary $31—$35.83 USDBenefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
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WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset