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 CyclingImpeccable judgment and consistency in delivery of information, both verbal and writtenLead other staff members on any given assignment including but not limited to, coaching in production environments, editing written deliverables and leading brainstormsOwn key editorial decisions in live moments, elevating as necessary often while weighing multiple considerations simultaneouslyUse subject matter expertise to elevate the quality and impact of editorial contentMaintain the accuracy and integrity of on-air contentBe 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 broadcastsCollaborate with producers and talent on story/interview selection, development, and executionDuties 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 roomsResearch Editors are expected to have and further develop expertise in the stories, athletes, rules, results, and histories in every sport televised by NBC SportsBe prepared to contribute to research projects across NBC Sports properties including supporting game and event production with notes and briefing
