Sports Research Analyst

Pro Sports Outlook; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Research Analyst who is passionate about sports and skilled in statistics. The role involves researching and creating engaging content about players in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, while ensuring accuracy and quality control. The position offers flexibility, making it ideal for students or anyone looking to contribute part-time. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation in the sports media landscape, and help enhance how fans consume and enjoy sports content. If you're ready to bring sports statistics to life, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or a related field.
• Proven experience in sports organizations and statistics, preferably in media.

Responsibilities

• Research and create insightful posts about significant players in major sports leagues.
• Conduct quality control to ensure accuracy and quality of content.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Research Skills

Time Management

Statistical Analysis

Content Creation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or Sports-related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Stathead

Sports-reference

Job description

The ideal candidate for the Pro Sports Outlook Research Analyst position is excellent at understanding sports facts, statistics, and bringing numbers to life. As a valuable member of the research department, the successful candidate for the Research Analyst position brings plenty of knowledge and skills to the table and knows the difference between ordinary stats from the facts and records fans want to know.

This is a great opportunity for individuals to advance their career in the sports industry as previous contributors have successfully landed positions at companies like NFL Films, NBC Sports, the Washington Nationals, University sports programs (Michigan, Georgia, JMU, etc.), Sports Betting platforms, radio stations, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Understand the digital sports media industry and continuously consume sports content.
• Research the resources given (Sports-reference, Stathead, Wikipedia, and PSO’s facts database) to create insightful posts about significant players in the NFL, NBA, and/or MLB that includes exciting highlights to match the caption.
• Conduct quality control and corrective actions to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Use constructive feedback to improve.
• Must have the ability to devote anywhere from 1 to 2 hours a day to the role.
• Flexible work schedule, perfect for a student. Work from anywhere you have a connection.
• Demonstrate strong verbal/written communication skills with timely follow up.
• Capability to achieve content accuracy in time-sensitive production situations.
• Can thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires quick turnaround results.
• Familiar with multiple forms of content distribution (web, mobile, Twitter, TV, etc.).
• Experience using Stathead and/or Sports-Reference’s leaderboard databases.
• Able to contribute 10+ hours/week.
• Possession of or working toward a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Statistics or a sports-related field.
• Proven experience working for a sports organization and/or statistics, preferably in media.
• Extreme knowledge of how sports data is used in media and for research purposes.
• Good understanding of common computer & mobile applications (Email, Google Spreadsheets, Twitter, & YouTube).

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• G Suite Applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Hangouts, Drive, and Gmail).

Pro Sports Outlook (PSO) is a digital media tech company delivering exciting original content, top highlights, and valuable proprietary intel (i.e player grades, value ratings, future depth charts, etc.) in an easily consumable format, creating an enhanced online experience for fans to better understand and enjoy the game. This sports media startup is focused on establishing a dynamic, team-driven, exciting culture that enhances the way fans understand, consume, and enjoy sports on a daily basis.

Pro Sports Outlook, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. PSO fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people will help us grow, innovate, and establish Pro Sports Outlook as one of the greatest sports content platforms in this rising digital era.

* You must be legal to work in the United States.*

• Optional Cover Letter explaining why you would be a great fit.