Sports Researcher
CBS
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 12/10/2021 7:01:00 AM PST
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CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount , including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount . CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
CBS Sports is looking for an enthusiastic, meticulous sports fan to join the team of staff Researchers, who serve as the backbone to our productions! The Researcher will create and deliver materials that convey in-depth, creative and accurate information to inform and influence coverage in studio and game broadcasts, and throughout CBS Sports departments. We are looking for a candidate with deep sports knowledge, an insatiable curiosity and sound news judgment. This person will provide statistical, analytical, biographical, and other information to support storytelling that is timely, pertinent, and innovative! The Researcher will work closely with Production personnel, on-air talent, and content creators to pitch ideas, fact-check content, and respond real-time to questions and requests for insights. The Researcher will partner with teammates to develop ideas for graphical and other visual presentations for all sports in the CBS Sports portfolio. This is including but not limited to NFL, college football and basketball, golf, and soccer.
Responsibilities:
• Use sports knowledge along with strong research techniques to generate and support ideas based on live sporting events, breaking news and other developments in the sports world.
• Deliver and create informational packets that include data about our games; statistical nuggets and analytical context; storylines ranging from matchups to profiles to features to columns; and ideas for on-screen elements.
• Conduct a variety of searches using statistical tools and databases, school/team websites, social media, other media outlets, and other sources to support storytelling and coverage for all game and studio productions
• Fact-check scripts and graphics with a keen eye to detail, an emphasis on accuracy and a focus on highlighting the priority storylines
• Initiate and maintain files of achievements, historical records, trends and developing themes, as well as releases, story ideas, scheduled events, and other related information about the sports, conferences, teams, coaches and players covered on CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network
• Anticipate, identify and respond to current trends, developing storylines and noteworthy performances prior to and during live game action.
• Brainstorm and support to the accurate, creative, culturally pertinent and sensitive, and thorough presentation of content throughout CBS Sports, including Production, Programming, DEI, Communications, Marketing and other departments.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with content creators to provide thorough, creative and accurate statistical and storytelling information that will support and enhance productions.
• Deliver real-time reactions to notable performances, significant plays, and developing on-field storylines from live games.
• Deliver materials to preview upcoming events and shows to anticipate trends, identify storylines to follow, and add context to developing angles.
• Establish relationships with producers, on-air talent, and graphics and video associates, to ensure the highest quality and depth of information
• Proactively identify and suggest solutions to address potential coverage angles and storylines for all studio shows and talent.
• Develop original, creative ideas for graphics and video elements that provide statistical or other analysis of games, storylines and trending issues in sports.
• Collaborate with graphic and video teams for story planning, idea generation and coverage
• Use advanced metrics and related statistics to develop creative angles for coverage
• Work closely with on-air talent in studio to provide essential information regarding games and athletes across sports and shows.
• Prepare general background/research material for other entities as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
• 1 year of research experience or work experience in journalism, communications or production fields is preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of and interest in multiple sports, especially NFL, college football, college basketball, golf and soccer
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and different hours
Additional Qualifications:
• A resourceful ability to conduct research and a passion for discovering and sharing new knowledge is a must
• Should be able to independently work while also thriving in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, as well as a keen attention to detail, are required
• Should demonstrate the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment under deadline, to prioritize assignments and ensure accuracy
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to multitask, and demonstrate a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in high-intensity environments
• Experience in sports studio/broadcast environments, or other sports media fields, a plus
• Must have experience with variety of approaches to Internet searches and be fluent in electronic newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the Internet and standard methodologies for applying social media
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently
• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated initiative