Sr. Researcher-NBC Sports

Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.Job DescriptionNBC Sports is looking for a Sr. Researcher to join the team. The position will require sound editorial judgment, quick decision making, and the ability to interact with the entire production staff during live studio programming.Responsibilities:Autonomous creation, editing and dissemination of information about sports and athletes across NBC platforms including but not limited to the NBA/WNBA, NFL, Olympics, College Football & Basketball, Golf, Premier League, Horse Racing, Motorsports and CyclingImpeccable judgment and consistency in delivery of information, both verbal and writtenLead other staff members on any given assignment including but not limited to, coaching in production environments, editing written deliverables and leading brainstormsOwn key editorial decisions in live moments, elevating as necessary and weigh multiple considerations simultaneouslyMaintain the accuracy and integrity of on-air contentBe a constructive teammate by working with producers and on-air talent to develop story ideas, gather story-related research, and fact check scripts (both pre-produced and live broadcast, in studio and on remote)Prepare on-air talent prior to shows, and provide accurate, on the spot information during broadcasts including in various capacities in studios, control rooms and on remote, sometimes as the only production representative with talentDuties include contributing to production and editorial meetings, creating and writing a daily research and story memo for production and talent, and responding to specific research requests, plus live support for talent and production staff in varying capacities including but not limited to on remotes and in studios/control roomsResearchers are expected to become experts in the stories, athletes, rules, results, and histories in every sport televised by NBC SportsBe prepared to contribute to research projects across NBC Sports properties including supporting game and event production with notes and briefingsQualificationsMinimum one (1) year of experience in sports journalism or related field or equivalent work experienceSubmission of writing samplesExcellent writing skills with proven journalistic writing abilityDemonstrated editorial judgment and commitment to accuracyAbility to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsDesired Characteristics:Candidates should be versatile, self-motivated, energetic and able to work well both independently and as part of a groupMastery of research and deeper editorial considerations including statistical, storyline and context beyond immediate subject matterSound editorial judgment and clear, efficient writing abilityStrong background in journalism - specifically, experience as a senior writer or editor at a college or professional daily newspaper or top line magazineExperience with providing sports information for on-air broadcastersAbility to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, sustain focus on assigned duties and multi-taskExperience in news gathering and/or working in studio productionStrong working knowledge of various research sources and methodsAdditional Requirements:Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be consideredMust be willing to work in Stamford, CTMust be willing to work nights and on weekendsMust be willing to travel domestically and internationallyMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be 18 years or olderIt is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].