Freelance Researcher- Premier League

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NBC Sports is looking for a researcher with a focus on supporting our coverage of the Premier League. The position will require sound editorial judgment, quick decision making, and the ability to interact with on-air talent and production staff in the lead-up to and during live studio and match coverage. This role is for passionate Premier League soccer fans with exceptional writing skills and attention to detail who want to play a key role in our storytelling. Candidates should also be flexible and prepared to support and contribute to research projects across NBC Sports properties, as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, compile and circulate information – such as press clippings, player bios and match previews – on all matters related to the Premier League, including the clubs, players, managers, rules and league-wide storylines
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of on-air content
• Be a constructive teammate by working closely with other members of the production and research teams to develop storylines, pitch ideas, write scripts, and QC graphics and other content
• Prepare on-air talent prior to shows, and provide accurate, on-the-spot information during broadcasts in various capacities, including in studios, control rooms and on remote assignments
• Contribute to production and editorial meetings, and respond to specific research requests from departments across NBC Sports
• Become an expert on the stories, athletes, rules, results and histories of the Premier League and its clubs

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  Minimum one (1) year of experience in sports journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of and passion for Premier League soccer
• Excellent writing skills with proven journalistic writing ability (submission of writing samples required)
• 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 with providing sports information for on-air 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

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.

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