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NBCUniversal · 6 days ago

Researcher-NBC Sports

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a versatile Sports Researcher to join the NBC Sports team. The role involves developing and circulating information about various sports and athletes, maintaining the integrity of on-air content, and collaborating with production staff to enhance storytelling during broadcasts.

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Responsibilities

Develop, compile and circulate information about sports and athletes across NBC platforms including but not limited to MLB, NBA/WNBA, NFL, Olympics and Paralympics, College Football & Basketball, Golf, Premier League, Horse Racing, Motorsports and Cycling

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of on-air content

Be 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)

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 talent

Duties 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

Researchers are expected to become experts in the stories, athletes, rules, results, and histories in every sport televised by NBC Sports

Be prepared to contribute to research projects across NBC Sports properties including supporting game and event production with notes and briefings

Operation of on-air ticker

Collaboration with internal and external teams and vendors to pursue and integrate technological advances in workflows

Work directly with Department leadership on special projects including but not limited to presentations, calendar management, and scheduling

Qualification

Sports journalism experienceEditorial judgmentWriting skillsResearch sources knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWork under pressureTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum one (1) year of experience in sports journalism or related field or equivalent work experience

Submission of writing samples

Excellent writing skills with proven journalistic writing ability

Demonstrated editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy

Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT

Must be willing to work nights and on weekends

Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be 18 years or older

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time

Preferred

Previous demonstrated excellence working on a national or regional sports television production or equivalent experience is strongly preferred

Candidates should be versatile, self-motivated, energetic and able to work well both independently and as part of a group

Sound editorial judgment and clear, efficient writing ability

Strong background in journalism - specifically, experience as a senior writer or editor at a college or professional daily newspaper or top line magazine

Experience with providing sports information for on-air broadcasters

Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, sustain focus on assigned duties and multi-task

Experience in news gathering and/or working in studio production

Strong working knowledge of various research sources and methods

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

Founded in 1912

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees