Job Description:

Job Title: Research Manager, Business of Sports Initiative

Reports to: Director, R&C Adverse Media Delivery

Location: New Jersey, Washington, DC or Barcelona.

 

About The Role

We are launching a new data product focused on creating and maintaining a comprehensive database of global sports franchises. As Manager, Sports Franchise Data, you will be responsible for managing a team of researchers and ensuring the quality of output regarding franchise registration details, ownership, financials, and key executives. You will collaborate with and support the broader product, sales, and research teams. 

 

You will report to the Director, R&C Adverse Media Delivery.

  

You Will

• Lead a team of researchers to ensure timely and successful data delivery.
• Define and oversee implementation of workflows for the team, aligning delivery processes with global product standards.
• Hire, supervise, support, and develop a team to maximize potential through motivation, coaching, counseling, and delegation.
• Have an automation mindset by initiating and driving change to existing team workflows and methodologies to create efficiencies and quality improvements.
• Help in the planning of research resources for database assignments and for any large ad hoc projects
• Work under tight deadlines in a goal-oriented environment.  
• Show flexibility to be a team player and collaborate on other projects as needed

 

You Have

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with senior management as well as team members and peer groups
• People management skills
• Deep financial knowledge and an understanding of corporate financials
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• A professional attitude in client facing environment
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment with strict deadlines
• An openness to different views and opinions and an appreciation for team diversity

 

Preferred

• Previous people management experience
• Background or strong interest in sports business and franchise operations

 

Our Benefits

 

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

 

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

 

Base Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.