Data Scientist – Sports Media Valuation & Insights (3‑Month Contract)

About the role

We are seeking a Data Scientist on a 3‑month contract to support the valuation of global sports media and sponsorship assets. Working remotely from the US (preferably New York), you will strengthen and validate predictive models that drive commercial decisions for major sports leagues.

Key responsibilities

• Review, audit and reverse‑engineer existing Excel‑based predictive valuation models.
• Validate assumptions, methodologies and calculations across sponsorship, media rights, virtual advertising and LED inventory.
• Translate audience, viewership, CPM and distribution data into clear valuation insights and commercial recommendations.
• Produce board‑level reports and support strategic decision‑making for sports media and sponsorship programmes.
• Communicate modelling logic and assumptions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required profile

• Strong experience in sports media, sponsorship valuation, broadcast economics or a closely related commercial media environment.
• Deep understanding of media inventory, CPM‑based valuation frameworks, audience measurement and advertising ecosystems.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced project with immediate deliverables.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel modelling, including scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and financial valuation frameworks.
• Experience reviewing, auditing and improving complex predictive models.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate (DOE).
• Remote work with flexibility.
• Opportunity to influence high‑profile sports media projects.