YouGov Sport US provides expertise on sports data, insights, and media evaluation. We have quickly cemented ourselves as the preferred research provider for the US' premier sports leagues and clubs.

What separates us? By combining agile research and customer-centricity, we are able to adopt an insight-led approach to everything we do, and by being able to translate complex data into useful and actionable insights, we are able to reach out to a much wider audience and provide more value to our clients.

Job Description

• Working closely with the team's Director and Manager(s) to report project plans, resources and deliverables as well as address any issues
• Service a portfolio of top-tier major professional sports leagues, teams, and agency accounts
• Utilizing YouGov’s syndicated research tools, you will be required to look into trends, identify discrepancies and errors, and recommend client-focused research solutions
• Managing complex projects from start to finish either independently or as a small team which include leading client meetings, data analysis, and full reporting
• Using syndicated market research tools (YouGov Profiles, BrandIndex, and others) to deliver in-season and out of season sponsorship reports & fan analyses to clients
• Keep up-to-date with new data insights techniques and models, including how they are relevant and applicable for the business, while seeking to continuously improve existing techniques and models

Qualifications

• Data-based undergraduate major preferred (but not required), i.e. statistics, business analytics, mathematics, etc.
• Strong data savviness and/or market research experience is mandatory
• Client-facing readiness / presentation skills are required
• Understanding of the sports business landscape & overall sports fandom is strongly preferred (Sports Management master’s or MBA is preferred, but not required)
• Heavy attention to detail, exceptional time management and organization skills
• Proven track record of managing a small team preferred but not mandatory
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to approach and solve problems
• Effective communication skills (written, spoken and presentation)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with senior-level internal (management) and external (executive/c-suite) stakeholders