Researcher-NBC Sports

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 but not limited to 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 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 Operation of on-air ticker Collaboration with internal and external teams and vendors to pursue and integrate technological advances in workflows Work directly with Department leadership on special projects including but not limited to presentations, calendar management, and scheduling.