Manager, Sports Analytics & Forecasting

TL;DR

Manager, Sports Analytics & Forecasting: Delivering actionable performance analysis and projections to support internal stakeholders across Finance, Sales, and Programming with an accent on cross-platform sports content consumption. Focus on triangulating linear and digital data sets to drive strategic decision-making for major sports properties like the Olympics, NFL, and Premier League.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Stamford, Connecticut

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in media and entertainment, creating and distributing world-class content across film, television, streaming, and theme parks.

What you will do

• Collect, analyze, and forecast consumption data across all linear and streaming platforms, including Peacock.
• Own the end-to-end forecasting process from planning and analysis to execution and delivery.
• Triangulate national/local linear metrics, streaming data, and qualitative insights to craft impactful performance narratives.
• Analyze 1st and 3rd party data to drive decisions in content strategy, programming, sales, and marketing.
• Synthesize complex analyses into digestible presentations for senior leadership.
• Generate ad-hoc analyses to address time-sensitive business questions and identify strategic opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in media, Communications, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of forecasting and analytical experience with complex data sets in the media industry.
• Proficiency with Adobe Analytics and Nielsen measurement systems (NPower, NNTV).
• Experience with ComScore TV Essentials and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Must be able to attend in-person interviews in the US as part of the selection process.

Nice to have

• Experience with Tableau, SQL, and programming languages such as R or Python.
• Deep passion for sports media and current knowledge of industry trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to an inclusive culture and diverse workforce.
• Opportunities to serve the community through a rich tradition of giving back.
• Access to a wide portfolio of premier entertainment and news brands.