Analyst, Strategic Consulting and Research

ANALYST, STRATEGIC, CONSULTING & RESEARCH 

Atlanta, GA

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for an Analyst, Strategic Consulting & Research to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

As a Strategic Consulting and Research (SC&R) Analyst in Playfly Aspire’s Strategy department this Analyst will support and facilitate consulting and research work for Playfly Aspire’s partners. Properties may reach out to the Strategy team to drive revenue and improve their bottom line, more fully understand their fanbase, or for due diligence and guidance on major strategic decisions.  

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Act as the main project contributor for strategy engagements
• Design initial research processes alongside the Manager, Strategic Consulting & Research
• Perform market and fan research
• Clean, organize, and analyze primary data sets
• Create and assist in presenting research reports, findings, and recommendations to partners
• Act as a point of contact for current partners, organizing project status meetings as appropriate
• Assist the Manager, Strategic Consulting & Research in the execution of Strategy’s growth and development
• Participate in new business creation through needs assessments at both current and potential partners
• Bolster Playfly Aspire’s industry leader positioning through market research and contributions to thought pieces/white papers for publication in relevant trade journals and, when applicable, presented at industry conferences
• Identify and analyze published research and data regarding marketing, fan experience, and ticketing within the sport and entertainment industry
• Stay informed on research tools and trends
• Maintain internal data sources to further Strategy’s and Playfly Aspire’s overall industry knowledgebase
• Perform other research and consulting projects, such as internal Playfly Aspire surveys, which are not outlined above
• Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Market Research, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (preferably quantitative in nature) required
• Experience with survey design platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Alchemer, etc.) required
• Experience synthesizing disorganized data and reporting findings required
• Experience with secondary research practices/databases required
• Experience working as a market researcher or in a related position preferred
• Experience presenting research findings directly to key decision makers preferred
• Experience with statistical analysis and reporting packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS, etc.), databases (e.g. SQL, etc.), and programming languages (e.g. Python, R, VBA, etc.) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines for concurrent projects and clients
• An enthusiastic and inquisitive approach to quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• An ability to learn quickly and work well both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• An ability to design compelling and appealing deliverables using charts, graphs, tables, etc.
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for and/or experience working in the sport and entertainment industry

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This job is largely a sedentary role which operates in a professional office environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen
• Required to stand; walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Anticipated travel of ~5% to client sites for project delivery or conference attendance when appropriate

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this role is $48,000 to $52,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.