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Summary

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 Education and Experience

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

≤ 40 hours / week

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Salary

$30 - $33.78 USD

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