Part-time Researcher

The National Football League•Inglewood, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Researcher helps to drive the development and distribution of research to the NFL Media Group, ensuring editorial consistency and factual accuracy. This role involves driving the development of editorial content, contributing to daily content distribution plans, and developing original storylines and statistical context. The Researcher must recognize and anticipate league and team trends, ensure factual accuracy, and maintain a tireless work ethic. Collaboration with various teams, including producers, editors, and talent, is essential. The role also involves identifying new statistical trends, recommending enhancements to research methods, and adhering to strict deadlines while reacting to breaking news. Strong writing, editing, and attention to detail skills are required.

Requirements

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
Strong writing and editing skills are required
Strong attention to detail skills are required
Must be able to communicate information accurately

Nice To Haves

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

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