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Job Description
This is a Part Time Job
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 Qualifications
• 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
• Up to 29 hours per week
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays (specifically Sundays in-season)
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
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 Qualifications
• 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
• Up to 29 hours per week
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays (specifically Sundays in-season)
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
Salary / Benefits
$31.00 - $35.83 /hour USD
The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range.
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Additional Information
The NFL is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). As one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States, it is widely regarded as the premier professional football league in the world. The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its diverse fan base, fostering mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. The organization upholds core values of respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency, while emphasizing leadership attributes such as talent development, execution, inspiration, adherence to values, industry knowledge, and innovative thinking. In-person work at NFL offices is prioritized to enhance collaboration and maintain the culture that drives success.