Researcher-NBC Sports Job at NBCUniversal, Stamford, CT

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  • NBCUniversal
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description



We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our  Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description



NBC Sports is looking for a 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 programming.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Desired Characteristics:

  • 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

Additional Requirements:

  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through 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
  • It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
  • Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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 .

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Night shift, Weekend work, 3 days per week,

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