Associate Researcher - CBS Sports (Freelance)

CBS Sports; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS Sports is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Researcher to join our Stamford team. The Associate Researcher will deliver in-depth, accurate information to support coverage across studio and game broadcasts and other CBS Sports departments.

The role requires deep sports knowledge, curiosity, and sound news judgment to enhance storytelling with data, graphics, and narrative ideas for NFL, college football and basketball, golf, and soccer coverage.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in journalism, communications or production fields is preferred.
• Experience working with numbers in any field is preferred.
• Experience in sports studio/broadcast environments is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of multiple sports, especially NFL, college football, college basketball, golf and soccer.
• Must be able to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Generate and support ideas based on live sporting events and breaking news.
• Create informational packets including data, statistics, and analytical context.
• Search using statistics tools, school/team websites, social media and other sources.
• Build relationships with producers, on-air talent, and graphics teams.
• Maintain files on milestones, trends and developing themes for CBS Sports coverage.
• Communicate with content creators to provide accurate statistical and storytelling information.

Skills

Research skills

Sports knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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CBS Sports is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented sports fan to join our team of Researchers. The Associate Researcher will help create and deliver materials that provide in-depth, creative, and accurate information to inform coverage across studio and game broadcasts, as well as other CBS Sports departments.

The ideal candidate will use deep sports knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and sound news judgment to provide statistical, analytical, biographical, and other information that supports timely, relevant, and innovative storytelling. They will also partner with teammates to develop ideas for graphics and other visual presentations across the CBS Sports portfolio, including—but not limited to—the NFL, college football and basketball, golf, and soccer.

This is an on-site freelance position based in our Stamford office. Candidates must be available to work 40+ hours per week in the office. The pay range is $21.63–$26.44 per hour, equivalent to approximately $45,000–$55,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Use deep sports knowledge along with strong research techniques to generate and support ideas based on live sporting events, breaking news and other developments in the sports world.
• Contribute to the development of informational packets that include data about our games; statistical nuggets and analytical context; storylines ranging from matchups to profiles to features to columns; and ideas for on-screen elements.
• Conduct a variety of searches using statistical tools and databases, school/team websites, social media, other media outlets, and other sources to support storytelling and coverage for all game and studio productions
• Build relationships with producers, on-air talent, and graphics and video associates, to ensure the highest quality and depth of information
• Maintain files of milestones, historical records, trends and developing themes, as well as releases, story ideas, scheduled events, and other relevant information about the sports, conferences, teams, coaches and players covered on CBS Sports platforms
• In partnership with Research teammates, respond to relevant trends, developing storylines and noteworthy performances prior to and during live game action.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with content creators to provide thorough, creative and accurate statistical and storytelling information that will support and enhance productions.
• Under limited supervision, deliver real-time reactions to notable performances, significant plays, and developing on-field storylines from live games.
• Chart out information that will be turned into graphics by presenting complex information in an easy-to-digest manner. Must have a keen eye to detail, an emphasis on accuracy and a focus on highlighting the priority storylines.
• Prepare general background/research material for other entities as needed.
• Assist Researchers and Senior Researchers with organizational tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred; current college students will be considered
• Relevant educational or work experience in journalism, communications or production fields is preferred.
• Experience working with numbers in any field, including your field of study
• Experience in sports studio/broadcast environments, or other sports media fields, a plus.
• Excellent working knowledge of and interest in multiple sports, especially NFL, college football, college basketball, golf and soccer.
• A resourceful ability to conduct research with limited supervision and a passion for discovering and sharing new knowledge is a must.
• Must be able to thrive in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, as well as a keen attention to detail, are required.
• Must demonstrate ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment under deadline, to prioritize assignments and ensure accuracy
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and flexible hours.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently.
• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated initiative

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy’s Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $45000.0 - 55000.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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