Research Analyst (Intern)

  • Intern

Company Description

The Sports Innovation Lab is a technology-powered market research and advisory company focused on the convergence of sports and technology. We evaluate the technology, products and services that power the future of sport. Our Boston-based company serves teams, leagues, brands, technology vendors and investment capital firms.

The Lab derives additional insights from a world-class network of international advisors across a wide range of industries and through strong partnerships with leading universities. With a deep focus on the ever-changing world of sports technology and innovation, the Lab showcases what is possible today so its clients move with clarity and confidence into the future.

Job Description

We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to do research and bias for action. Our analysts interview industry experts, analyze data & create content that tells stories.

During the internship, the candidate will contribute to research and consulting projects, prepare content for client deliverables and assist with on-going project work. Interns projects will support the practice areas of Smart Venue, Next-Generation Sponsorship, Immersive Media and Sports Betting.

Candidates must be able to work with technology. This does not mean you need to know how to program code, but you cannot be shy about diving into the web platforms and tools we use to deliver our market research – it's all done online.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates demonstrate curiosity in exploring sports technology market trends as well as paying close attention to the companies, products, and services that matter most. More specifically, we are looking for candidates with the following profile:

  • Pursuing a higher education degree or sports business experience
  • Excellent communication skills (English verbal and written)
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Prior experience working with large datasets in Excel or R
  • Strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
  • Self-motivated and proactive in taking on new responsibilities
  • Ability to quickly adapt to a complex, dynamic environment

Additional Information

We are interviewing candidates for the Research Analyst (Intern) position for an October 2018 start date. Interested candidates should know that we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and we expect a lot from our team. If you're driven to learn a lot about the sports technology market and you have the energy to be part of a high-powered team, please submit your resume for consideration.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.