Part-Time Researcher

This role drives the development and distribution of research to the NFL Media Group, ensuring editorial consistency and factual accuracy across all output. It sits within the research team and works closely with coordinating producers, producers, editors, the digital team, talent and writers. The position supports live studio shows, breaking news and weekly research notes, and requires anticipating the research needs of the Media Group.

• Drive the development of editorial content, ensuring that ideas are properly executed as graphics, segments, pieces and more on live studio shows.
• Contribute to the daily content distribution plan that pushes targeted research materials to content creators throughout the Media Group.
• Develop original storylines, notes, nuggets and 'boards' that provide statistical context around events, news stories and topical issues.
• Recognise and anticipate league and team trends, applying appropriate statistics to create content.
• Ensure the factual accuracy of all content generated.
• Work within established standards for high-quality research content while maintaining a tireless work ethic on a consistent basis.
• Work closely with coordinating producers, producers, editors, the digital team, talent and writers.
• Make significant and essential contributions to Weekly Research Notes, breaking news and numerous research-related projects supporting the Media Group.
• Utilise broad football knowledge and awareness of the Media Group's platform to anticipate research needs, and help identify new and emerging statistical trends, seeking out ways to engage with outside companies generating them.
• Collaborate with the research team on best practices for both dedicated show research and general research support, and recommend changes to enhance current research methods and standards.

• 1-3 years of professional experience working with statistics or covering or analysing sports events and news.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Strong foundation of knowledge about current and historical football statistics, news, events and milestones.
• Technologically savvy, with a strong command of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong familiarity with digital and social platforms.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate information accurately.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news.

• Experience in sports media.
• Previous work experience working for or covering the NFL.
• Proven track record of success working with high-profile broadcasters.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and on deadline.
• Knowledge of football research databases and resources, such as Pro Football Reference, Pro Football Focus, Rotoworld and/or nfl.com.
• Thorough knowledge of the football media landscape, including emerging platforms and competing properties.
• Detailed knowledge of television production processes, including awareness of key editorial roles.

• Up to 29 hours per week.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, specifically Sundays during the season.
• Onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location is required; remote and hybrid working options are not offered.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.

• $31–$35.83 USD
• The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range; only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its fan base, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. Its core values are respect, integrity, team responsibility and resiliency. The NFL expects employees to embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude, embrace grit free from ego or entitlement, excel as relationship builders with the ability to influence, act as eager learners driven by passion rather than just ambition, and demonstrate an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset.