Seasonal Fantasy Football Researcher

The Fantasy Football Researcher helps to drive the development and distribution of fantasy research throughout NFL Media platforms, ensuring editorial consistency and factual accuracy.

Responsibilities

Drives the research and dissemination of fantasy football research throughout NFL Media, including within NFL.com articles, podcasts, FAST shows, and NFL Pro within NFL+ Premium

Contributes to daily content distribution plan that pushes targeted research materials to content creators throughout the Media Group

Develops original storylines, notes, nuggets and “boards” that provide statistical context around fantasy football topics, matchups and news

Recognizes and anticipates league and team trends, applying appropriate statistics to create content

Ensures factual accuracy of all content generated

Works within our standards for high quality research content while maintaining tireless work ethic on a consistent basis

Works closely with producers, editors, digital team, talent and writers

Utilizes broad football knowledge and awareness of the NFL Media Group’s platform to anticipate the research needs

Collaborate with research team on best practices regarding both dedicated show research and general research support

Recommends changes to enhance current research methods and standards

Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news

Strong writing and editing skills are required

Strong attention to detail skills are required

Must be able to communicate information accurately

Required Qualifications

1-3 years professional experience working within the fantasy football content space, statistics or covering sports events and news

Undergraduate degree

Must have strong foundation of knowledge about football statistics and fantasy football scoring systems and league types

Must be technologically savvy, with strong command of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Must have strong familiarity with digital and social platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in sports media

Previous work experience working for or covering fantasy football

Experience generating your own fantasy football content

Proven ability to work collaboratively and on deadline

Knowledge of football research databases/resources a plus (i.e. Pro Football Reference, Next Gen Stats, Rotoworld and/or nfl.com)

Thorough knowledge of football media landscape, including emerging platforms and competing properties

Detailed knowledge of television production processes, including awareness of key editorial roles

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

≤ 40 hours / week

Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays (specifically Sundays in-season)

Up to 7-month seasonal employment

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary $31 — $35 USD

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At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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