ResearcherNBC Sports

Job Description
NBC Sports is looking for a versatile Sports Researcher to join the team. The position will require sound editorial judgment, quick decision making, and the ability to interact with the entire production staff during live studio and remote programming.

Responsibilities

Develop, compile and circulate information about sports and athletes across NBC platforms including 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.

Work with producers and on‑air talent to develop story ideas, gather research, and fact‑check scripts (pre‑produced and live).

Prepare on‑air talent prior to shows and provide accurate, real‑time information during broadcasts, including in studios, control rooms and remote setups, sometimes as the sole production representative with talent.

Contribute to production and editorial meetings, create and write a daily research and story memo for production and talent, and respond to specific research requests.

Become an expert on the stories, athletes, rules, results, and histories of every sport televised by NBC Sports.

Contribute to research projects across NBC Sports properties, supporting game and event production with notes and briefings.

Operate the on‑air ticker.

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

Work directly with Department leadership on special projects including presentations, calendar management, and scheduling.

Basic Requirements

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

Submission of writing samples.

Excellent writing skills with proven journalistic ability.

Demonstrated editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy.

Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

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 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.

Hybrid
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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