OVERVIEW:

Be part of a team that produces and analyzes statistics for professional sports broadcasts such as Fox Sports, CBS,  NBC and various other networks. A Broadcast Research Analyst is responsible for producing specialized statistics and other sports related content that will be used by broadcasters and researchers in preparation for upcoming games and during live events.
 

Sportradar analysts must have flexibility in their schedule as hours would include holidays, evening shifts and weekends to cover live events for the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB and college sports.

THE CHALLENGE:

● Generate, analyze and adjust custom reports based on client needs.

● Produce proactive insights and game notes to support live broadcasts and pre/post game coverage.

● Utilize SQL code to generate charts and reports from robust data sets.

● Assist with QA and maintenance of the research tool and datasets.

● Utilize ticketing systems to communicate directly with clients as well as to internally track the progression of issues.

● Leverage sports knowledge to create data-driven insights for broadcasts.

● Meet time sensitive deadlines.

● Identify potential quality issues and escalate as needed.

● Perform other ad hoc duties as required.
 

YOUR PROFILE:

● Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.

● Prior experience with programming/coding strongly preferred (SQL, XML, Python, HTML, CSS, etc.)

● Fundamental understanding of major sports (NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA, college)

● Works effectively under pressure and maintains a positive attitude.

● Self-motivated, with strong time management and organizational skills.

● Ability to multi-task and prioritize, maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

● Excellent verbal and written communication.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Ability to anticipate needs and proactively suggest improvements.

● Ability to work both independently and as a team to quickly and effectively resolve technical issues.

● Data analytics and reporting experience preferred.

● Passionate about sports.

● Flexible schedule, with the ability to work weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Salary Range:
50.000 - 58.000 USD annually