NBCUniversal is hiring a Researcher to join Telemundo's Spanish-language production team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is a project-based, limited-term position supporting live studio and remote programming, requiring strong editorial judgment, quick decision-making, and collaborative skills.
What You'll Do
- Develop, compile, and circulate information on key storylines, teams, and players ahead of and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and integrity for all on-air content.
- Work with line producers, segment producers, and associate producers to develop story ideas, gather story-related research, and fact-check scripts.
- Support producers prior to shows and provide accurate, on-the-spot information during broadcasts in studios and control rooms.
- Contribute actively to production and editorial meetings.
- Create and write daily research and story memos for production teams and on-air talent.
- Respond promptly to specific research requests from the team.
- Become an expert on FIFA World Cup stories, players, rules, results, and history.
What We're Looking For
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
- At least one (1) year of experience in sports journalism or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Submission of writing samples demonstrating journalistic ability.
- Excellent writing skills and proven editorial judgment.
- Strong commitment to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of the international soccer landscape.
- Demonstrated excellence in soccer television production or equivalent experience.
- Experience providing sports information for on-air broadcasters.
- Versatile, self-motivated, energetic, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Nice to Have
- Strong background in journalism, ideally as a senior writer or editor at a college or professional daily newspaper or top-tier magazine.
- Experience in news gathering and/or studio production.
- Proficiency with various research sources and methods.
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with line producers, segment producers, associate producers, and the entire production team.
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work model.
NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
