Research Editor

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

NBC Sports is looking for a Research Editor 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 all facets of live studio and game programming.

Responsibilities:

• Expert, autonomous creation, editing and dissemination of information about sports and athletes across NBC platforms including but not limited to the NBA/WNBA, NFL, Olympics, College Football & Basketball, Golf, Premier League, Horse Racing, Motorsports and Cycling
• Impeccable judgment and consistency in delivery of information, both verbal and written
• Lead other staff members on any given assignment including but not limited to, coaching in production environments, editing written deliverables and leading brainstorms
• Own key editorial decisions in live moments, elevating as necessary often while weighing multiple considerations simultaneously
• Use subject matter expertise to elevate the quality and impact of editorial content
• 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, in studio and on remote)
• Prepare on-air talent prior to shows, and provide accurate, on the spot information during broadcasts
• Collaborate with producers and talent on story/interview selection, development, and execution
• 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, plus live support for talent and production staff in varying capacities including but not limited to on remotes and in studios/control rooms
• Research Editors are expected to have and further develop expertise 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 briefing

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in sports journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
• Submission of writing samples
• Excellent writing skills with proven journalistic writing ability
• Demonstrated editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Candidates should be versatile, self-motivated, energetic and able to work well both independently and as part of a group
• Mastery of research and deeper editorial considerations including statistical, storyline and context beyond immediate subject matter
• Sound editorial judgment and clear, efficient writing ability
• Strong background in journalism - specifically, experience as a senior writer or editor at a college or professional daily newspaper or top line magazine or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with providing excellent sports information for on-air broadcasters
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, sustain focus on assigned duties and multi-task
• Experience in news gathering and/or working in studio production
• Strong working knowledge of various research sources and methods

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing to work nights and on weekends
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].