PSO Sports Research Analyst

Job ID: SRA1

Job Location: Online (Live anywhere)

*Part-time internship*

Job Summary:

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
Organization, efficiency, attention to detail, and planning skills are required
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

Basic Qualifications

Consider themselves an avid sports fan and numbers guru
High attention to detail is a must
Showcases strong verbal/written communication skills with timely follow up
Analytical & problem solving skills to evaluate data and make intelligent decisions
Wealth of knowledge about teams and active players in at least 1 of the 3 major professional sports (NFL, NBA, or MLB)
Demonstrates sound knowledge of pro stats and content that appeals to sports fans
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.)
This is an unpaid internship, although we are happy to work with your school to provide you with internship credit, and there is potential for a future paid role in a growing start-up

Preferred Qualifications

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 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
Specialized training, skills and knowledge in advanced mathematics, economics, databases, etc.
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)

About Pro Sports Outlook

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.*

How to Apply

Submit Resume detailing previous experience
Optional Cover Letter explaining why you would be a great fit
Optional portfolio demo/link
Optional link to LinkedIn profile
Send the above or any questions to [email protected] by September 30, 2022 (sooner the better)

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