Senior Analyst, Sports Media Rights

Senior Analyst, Sports Media Rights

Full-Time 36000 - 44000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Sporting Group International

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support growth of media rights data product through analysis and content creation.
  • Company: Ampere Analysis, a leading data firm in sports and media.
  • Benefits: Private medical insurance, pension, team-building activities, and summer early finishes.
  • Other info: Flexible environment with opportunities to develop skills in data modelling and analysis.
  • Why this job: Join a team of experts and shape the future of sports media insights.
  • Qualifications: 2-4 years in research or analysis within the sports industry; strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 Β£ per year.

Ampere Analysis is a London-based data and analytics firm specialising in the media, sports, and games sectors. Their research combines financial and KPI analysis, consumer profiling, and title-by-title market coverage to help clients understand the fast-moving global media landscape. Ampere works with an extensive client base spanning major broadcasters, streaming platforms, rightsholders, leagues, and financial institutions, and is recognised as one of the industry's most-cited sources on global sports media rights spend.

Ampere is looking to recruit a full-time Senior Analyst to join its Sports Media Rights team. The primary focus of this role is supporting the growth of Ampere's syndicated media rights data product, with responsibilities spanning data collection, modelling, and editorial output. This is an opportunity to work alongside a team of globally recognised experts in sports, media, and entertainment, exploring trends across broadcast rights, streaming, fan engagement, and emerging business models, while contributing to research that shapes industry understanding of the sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help expand and further develop Ampere's existing database of media rights deals
  • Maintain and build new models underpinning Ampere's dataset
  • Create thought-leadership content to drive awareness of Ampere's expertise and data coverage
  • Produce engaging analytics pieces to support client understanding of sector trends
  • Support sales and marketing initiatives, including client-facing conversations
  • Contribute to custom consulting projects within the media rights sector, working alongside wider Ampere teams

About You

  • 2–4 years' experience in a research, strategy, or analysis role within the sports industry, gained at a rightsholder, agency, analyst house, or consultancy
  • Strong analytical skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to interpret nuance within complex datasets
  • Confident communicator, able to translate complex issues clearly, both in writing and in person
  • Flexible and curious, with an appetite to develop skills across data modelling, analysis, and industry knowledge
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; basic knowledge of Python or SQL is an advantage but not essential
  • A genuine interest in the sports industry, with the motivation to build deep sector expertise

Private medical insurance, company pension, regular team-building activities, and early finishes on Fridays through the summer.

Senior Analyst, Sports Media Rights employer: Sporting Group International

The British & Irish Lions is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead communications for one of the most iconic brands in international rugby. With a commitment to fostering a dynamic work culture that values creativity and collaboration, employees are empowered to grow and make a significant impact, especially with the historic inaugural Women's Tour to New Zealand on the horizon. Joining the Lions means being part of a passionate team dedicated to elevating women's sport on a global stage, all while enjoying the thrill of working in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Sporting Group International

Contact Details:

Sporting Group International Recruitment Team

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