Versant Media · 6 hours ago
PEP - Researcher
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVERSANT is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, and they are seeking a versatile Sports Researcher to join the USA Sports team. The role involves guiding the company's sports coverage with storytelling and statistics, requiring strong writing skills and the ability to collaborate with production teams during live broadcasts.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, compile and circulate information about sports and athletes across Versant platforms including but not limited to WNBA, College Basketball, Golf, College Football, NASCAR, Premier League, and Pro Volleyball. This role will be primarily focused on supporting the WNBA
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 research and story memos 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 USA Sports
Be prepared to contribute to research projects across USA Sports properties including supporting game and event production with notes and briefings
Be prepared to interview or contribute to interviews with athletes, coaches, and officials
Prepare and build content for the operation of on-air ticker
Keep up with daily news on sports that USA Sports covers, reacting quickly to breaking news and sharing updates with production leadership
Qualification
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
Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends with short notice as needed
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed from a Versant-designated worksite
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 journalistic instincts along with clear, efficient writing ability
Experience with providing sports information for on-air broadcasters
Experience in news gathering and/or working in studio production
Strong working knowledge of various research sources and methods
Willingness to take initiative and “own” responsibilities and decisions on properties to which you are assigned
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
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