Researcher - Stamford, United States - NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal

Verified Company

Stamford, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company 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.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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.

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 NFL, Olympics, Big Ten Football & Basketball, Golf, Premier League, Notre Dame football, Horse Racing, NASCAR, Motorsports and Cycling
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of onair content
Be a good teammate by working with producers and onair talent to develop story ideas, gather storyrelated research, and fact check scripts (both preproduced and live broadcast)
Prepare onair talent prior to shows, and provide accurate, on the spot information during broadcasts
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 Group properties including supporting game and event production with notes and briefings.

Qualifications Basic Requirements**:

Minimum one (1) year of experience in sports journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
Submission of writing samples may be requiered
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:

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 onair broadcasters
Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, sustain focus on assigned duties and multitask
Experience in news gathering and/or working in studio production
Strong working knowledge of various research sources and methods

Additional Requirements:

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

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Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.