Researcher, Img Studios (Mls)

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.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
The Role and What You'll Do:
The Researcher position will be responsible for assisting in 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 research team to develop weekly plan for handling assignments and individual requests
• Monitor social media for developing stories, memorable statistics, and significant news

Skills & Abilities:

• Bilingual in English & Spanish and has the ability to effectively convey statistical information in both languages
• Experience working in sports research or closely-related field
• Strong understanding of soccer, specifically MLS and its clubs, players, and history
• Broad knowledge of soccer statistics, including common sources for soccer data
• Familiar with major social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook, and more
• Experience with video editing and/or television graphics is a plus
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills
• 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

Travel:
Limited travel may be required.
Location:
Candidate will be based in or near New York City and should expect to be in studio or in office 4-5 days per week. By nature of working in sports, weekend work will be 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.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Range Minimum:
$58,500 annually
Hiring Range Maximum:
$34 annually