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The NFL's Next Gen Stats team is seeking an experienced research analyst to help develop storylines using Next Gen Stats data to help support various platforms across the NFL, including NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL+ along with integrating Next Gen Stats data into live game telecasts with our broadcast partners. Next Gen Stats Research Analysts will work closely with various teams throughout the organization including Next Gen Stats Product and Engineering and various production groups. The ideal candidate will have a background in research, statistics and/or analytics while being an avid football fan with extensive knowledge of the players and game. Candidates must be self-motivated, and work well under tight deadlines.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for developing storylines based on own research within large data sets
Deliver weekly game preview packets to broadcasters breaking down matchups and highlight key team tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses
Collaborate with NFL owned and operated and third-party broadcast partners to provide them with engaging Next Gen Stats narratives and supporting data
Responsible for developing ideas for various forms of content for studio production shows and help see that the ideas are executed as graphics, segments, pieces and more.
Develop original storylines and datapoints that provide statistical analysis of events, news stories and topical issues.
Maintain and continue to improve Next Gen Stats research dashboards
Recognize and anticipate league and team trends, applying appropriate statistics to create content for various platforms including social media
Initiate development in football analytics using Next Gen Stats
Ensure accuracy of data before distribution

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in related field
Extensive football knowledge required
Comfortable working with large sets of data
Coding skills not mandatory, but encouraged
Must be able to communicate information accurately
Ability to quickly learn new systems and programs
Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news
Strong grammar skills
Strong attention to detail

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience building analysis using football statistics
Proficient writing complex queries using SQL
Proficient in Python and/or R for statistical analysis
Experience using BI tools such as Tableau or Quicksight

Expected Hours of Work:

Minimum 40 hours a week
May work overtime as needed (including Holidays)
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays (specifically Sundays in-season)
Up to 7 month seasonal position

Salary

$31 - $33 USD

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