Freelance Olympic and Paralympic Researcher -NBC Sports

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The Olympic and Paralympic researcher will become an expert on all things related to the Games, including the athlete backstories, rules and competition outlook in each event. You will be relied upon to develop, compile and circulate information about the Olympic and Paralympics sports and athletes to support various teams in preparation for NBC’s coverage of the Games. Researchers travel to domestic and international competitions to learn about Olympic and Paralympics  sports and provide up-to-date information to help inform editorial decisions. During the Games, you will work closely with talent and announcers and provide accurate, on-the-spot research during broadcasts. This role is for passionate Olympic and Paralympics fans with exceptional writing skills and attention to detail who want to play a key role in our storytelling process.  

Please note: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 15 to 33 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge of and passion for Olympic and/or Paralympic sports
• Excellent writing skills with proven journalistic writing ability (submission of writing samples required)
• Demonstrated editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy
• 1+ years of editorial or relevant experience
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-starting spirit: being comfortable traveling alone (sometimes internationally), working independently and as part of a team

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working as a senior writer or editor a college or professional newspaper, magazine or TV station
• Proficiency in additional languages
• Experience providing sports information for on-air broadcasters or working in a sports information office
• Prior experience in TV writing is a plus (but not a must)

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 long hours and on weekends and 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

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers