Lead Researcher, Studios

Job Description

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Lead Researcher

Department

IMG Studios

Main Purpose of Job

To ensure all shows and content across MLS Season Pass are editorially supported through impactful, insightful research that powers storytelling for global audiences.

Reports To

Coordinating Producer

Direct Reports

Research AP

Indirect Reports

N/A

Hours of Work

Average 40 hours per week; flexibility required for nights, weekends, and holidays due to sports production schedules.

Contract Type / Length

Permanent

Location

Stamford, CT

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Role and What You'll Do:

The Researcher position will be responsible for fulfilling the research needs for MLS Season Pass. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of soccer, how to convey statistical information effectively, and what makes smart, engaging content. The ability to work within tight deadlines to supply information from a variety of sources will be vital.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Compile research packets previewing upcoming matches and events
• Complete research requests from on-air talent and production staff utilizing multiple databases
• Support production staff by assisting with quality control of video content, graphics, and scripts
• Monitor all on-air content to ensure accuracy and product standards
• Prioritize and distribute potentially complicated information within tight deadlines
• Collaborate with other researchers to develop weekly plan for handling assignments and individual requests
• Monitor social media for developing stories, memorable statistics, and significant news

You Have These:

Skills and Experience

Mandatory:
• Previous experience as a researcher in the sports television landscape
• Strong understanding of soccer, specifically MLS and its clubs, players, and history
• Broad knowledge of soccer statistics, including common sources for soccer data, and trends within the space
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills
• Poise in time-sensitive and quick-turnaround environments
• Ability to determine worthy content that breaks through the noise
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks and take ownership of your workload
• Attention to detail, scale, instructions, and accuracy
• Good timekeeping and work ethic that is characterized by commitment, motivation, and energy

Desirable:
• Ability to effectively convey statistical information in both English & Spanish

Core Attributes:
• Exceptional storytelling skills and creativity to produce content that resonates with fans.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of projects.
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills to work effectively with talent, teams, and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to brand guidelines and creative direction.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing narratives and events during live sports coverage.

Travel:

Travel may be required for on-site production or event coverage.

Location:

This role is based in Stamford, CT. The candidate should expect to be in the studio 4 days per week. Due to the nature of sports production, weekend work, including every Saturday, is required.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvqovj-3-14-5-180-42 in your application.