Senior Sports Media Rights Analyst

Senior Analyst - Sports Media Rights

London (Hybrid, 3 days per week)

Up to £50,000

Join a growing research and analytics team at the forefront of the global sports media landscape. This is an opportunity to combine market research, commercial analysis, and data-driven insight to help shape understanding of sports media rights across international markets while working with leading organisations in sports, media, and entertainment.

The Company

They are a fast-growing research, data, and analytics business with a strong presence across the media, entertainment, gaming, and sports sectors. Their work helps clients understand market trends, consumer behaviour, commercial opportunities, and industry developments through a combination of proprietary data and expert insight. They foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, develop new skills, and contribute to innovative products and research.

The Role

You will play a key role in developing and enhancing a sports media rights data product, supporting both syndicated research and bespoke client projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Tracking and analysing sports media rights deals across global markets.
• Maintaining and developing databases covering rights agreements and associated market data.
• Supporting the valuation of media rights contracts using proprietary modelling approaches.
• Producing client-facing reports, research notes, and analytical content.
• Identifying market trends and translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Supporting dashboard development and self-service data products.
• Researching how rights are packaged, distributed, and monetised across different sports and competitions.
• Contributing to thought leadership and industry analysis.

• Collaborating with commercial teams to support client conversations and product development initiatives.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience within sports media rights, sports research, strategy, analytics or consulting.

• Advanced Excel skills with experience in analysis, reporting, and financial or commercial modelling.
• Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail and confidence identifying trends and patterns.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly through written reports and stakeholder discussions.
• Passion for the sports industry and an interest in developing deep sector expertise.
• Experience using PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office tools.

• Exposure to SQL, Python, or other analytical tools would be advantageous but is not essential.

What They Offer

• Opportunity to work with globally recognised organisations across sports, media, and entertainment.

• Exposure to international markets and high-profile industry developments.
• Ongoing learning and development in research, analytics, data modelling, and industry intelligence.
• Collaborative and supportive culture with clear opportunities for professional growth.

• Additional benefits package including pension, private medical cover, and team-focused initiatives.

How to Apply

If you have a strong background in sports media rights and enjoy turning data into commercial insight, apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.