Job Posting Title:
Sports Content Researcher - Inglewood, CAReq ID:
10157698Job Description:
Position Summary:
You have a head for stats, an eye for a great story, and the range as a writer to be creative and succinct -- and your passion for sports is the beating heart that fuels it all. This is the type of person who thrives as a Sports Content Researcher at ESPN. This position will work on NFL Network shows as part of the team in Inglewood, CA, and be part of the company’s larger Research & Graphics squad – with staff also located in Bristol, CT and Charlotte, NC.
Our mission is simple to define but incredibly complex to deliver: Provide ESPN’s television, audio, digital and social platforms with statistics, context and historical perspectives that make our sports coverage as interesting to the sports fanatic as it is understandable to the casual observer. It’s no easy feat, but we do it 24/7, and we think we do it better than anyone else. If this sounds like you and you’re up for the challenge, please apply today!
Ok, it’s true: You’re in the office on Super Bowl Sunday. And for the NFL Draft. And the NFL schedule release. But the office is ESPN’s production center in Inglewood, CA, and you’re surrounded by people who share your passion. You’re a member of a tight squad of like-minded professionals who feed an endless flow of differentiating content that lands across ESPN platforms. Sports Content Researchers tap their existing reservoirs of knowledge and use ESPN’s vast resources – including access to world-class advanced metrics -- to hone in on the why and how of the sporting events that are most important to ESPN and sports fans. The NFL, college football and the NBA are year-round staples, with significant coverage for the NHL, WNBA and college basketball. Any sport could deliver the story of the day, week or month.
Responsibilities:
Many people say this, but in Research, it really is true: Sports news is constant, so no two days are the same. On any given day or night, you might:
Working in Research also means you:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
College degree or equivalent
Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)
Research at ESPN is 24/7, and the role is On Site (all shifts are worked in person on campus). Position shift times include early mornings and late nights – and everything in between – as well as shifts on weekends and holidays. This is a constant throughout one’s career in ESPN Content.
The hiring range for this position in Inglewood, CA is $59,600 to $79,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:
ESPN Digital, Social & Streaming ContentJob Posting Primary Business:
Stats & Information GroupPrimary Job Posting Category:
Sports ResearchEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Los Angeles, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-08-10$59,600 — $79,800
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