Broadcast Sports Writer

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business. Job Description Do you live and breathe sports? When you watch a game, are you the one calling out the stats before the commentators do? Have you ever seen a live broadcast graphic and thought, “I want to be the brains behind that”? If you have a passion for sports history, a knack for numbers, and want to shape the narrative of live television, this could be the role for you. In the Broadcast Sports Writer role, you will be responsible for producing high-level editorial content for live broadcasts across the top North American sports. The role also consists of research support for our various clients, using Sportradar’s extensive library of internal tools and resources to respond to client demands during live broadcasts, in addition to providing unique trends and insights. THE CHALLENGE: Produce game notes for regional and national broadcasts on a daily basis Ability to meet required deadlines while adhering to existing guidelines Support live broadcasts effectively and efficiently Edit content by co-workers for final approval prior to delivery to client Contribute to group projects for a variety of high-profile events Regularly work nights and/or weekends Work from home with complete focus on tasks and responsibilities YOUR PROFILE: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience Provide writing samples, preferably sports-related A passion for sports, both historically and contemporary, and desire to build or maintain a career in the sports media industry Exemplary writing, communication, and organizational skills with a superior attention to detail Experience in journalism, preferably in sports Experience in statistical research and analysis Experience in broadcast TV production BONUS SKILLS: Knowledge/familiarity with SQL database scripting Experience with Tableau software Salary Range: 50.000-55.000 USD annually Additional Information Sportradar intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. Base pay is just one component of the Total Rewards that Sportradar provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Sportradar offers best-in-class benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, performance bonus program, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Please consult with your recruiter to learn more as all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team! By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply #J-18808-Ljbffr