Research Associate, WSJ Sports Intelligence

Job Description:
About The Role
We are currently looking for a diligent, positive, and responsible team player with meticulous attention to detail and high initiative to join our new sports data research team. You will focus on gathering and validating complex data points across sports franchises, including ownership structures and financial filings.
You will report to the Research Manager, WSJ Sports Intelligence.
There are 2 vacancies for this role.
You Will
Perform original research to input or update data in company records using various sources, including Internet research, primary government documents, and other resources.
Master our in-house processes and guidelines quickly, and feel comfortable applying these rules to the databases for quality and consistency.
As required, effectively and professionally contact/interview company officials to verify and update a company's financing data and other proprietary information.
Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies using an automation mindset
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
0-2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of and interest in economics, financial markets and business
Expert-level research and investigative skills, with demonstrable proficiency in advanced online search tools and proprietary databases
Experience handling large volumes of information
Sharp attention to detail, with the ability to rapidly spot the errors that others failed to catch while maintaining a sense of perspective to see the bigger picture.
An openness to different views and opinions and an appreciation for team diversity
Preferred
Specialist business or financial knowledge
Fluency in English AND at least one of the following: Spanish, French, Italian
Education to a degree level or relevant experience
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family
Paid Time Off (30 days a year)
Meal Vouchers
Retirement Plans
Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Financial Health Programs
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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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: €20,000 - €30,000
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.