
Analyst
Octagon
Posted about 10 hours ago
Founded in 2002, Futures is a technology business that brings unique, proprietary software and insights to the global sports and entertainment industries. We consult to blue-chip clients from the world's most famous rights holders, teams and sponsors, advising on how they should optimize their investments for increased return.
From top NFL teams to Major League Baseball to global sport's governing bodies and Fortune 500 companies, we work with some of the world's most prominent and powerful sports and entertainment players, and our projects have stretched to all corners of the globe.
We are looking for an Analyst to play a meaningful role in the U.S., interfacing directly with internal and external clients. As part of a relatively small team, there is opportunity to influence and grow within the team from day 1.
As an Analyst, you will take ownership of client work and contribute to business development efforts, bringing analytical rigor and strategic thinking to complex problems across the sports and entertainment landscape. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and contributing to projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality client outputs, on-time and on-budget
- Managing expectations of clients and internal stakeholders
- Presenting reports, recommendations, and the business implications with clients
Who We Are Looking For
- An analytical and strategic thinker who has passion for sports and entertainment
- Someone who is excited by the opportunity to work in a high-growth environment and take on increasing responsibility
- A data junkie who is comfortable structuring complex problems and taking accountability for results
- Someone who can use data to generate actionable insights and communicate their business implications with confidence
- Knowledge of how to use AI to enrich a data-driven narrative with additional industry context
- Someone who enjoys managing multiple projects with challenging deadlines simultaneously
- A self-starter who has meticulous attention to detail
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of relevant research, data analysis and/or media planning experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (including coursework in fields such as computer science, math, economics, business, statistics, science or engineering)
- Excellent numeric communication skills, including advanced PowerPoint skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VBA and SQL experience preferred
- Experience with Python, R, or other programming languages a plus
- Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g. large language models, automation platforms) to enhance analytical workflows and enrich data-driven narratives a plus
- Proven ability to translate complex data into easily understandable business insights
- Analytical background with knowledge of sports and/or media business landscape desirable
This position pays $55,000, is not overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.
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Octagon
About
We are Octagon. A global agency in sports, entertainment, and culture. We strike deals. Set the pace. We’re playmakers. A group of creative thinkers and energetic doers inspiring and helping brands and talent to step up and stand out. Octagon is the world’s largest creative marketing and sponsorship consulting practice, and a pioneer and leader in athlete and personality representation and management. With our fingers firmly on the pulse, we set out a clear vision for the future. Our passionate team of 800+ around the world are relentlessly committed to helping you force fate and push forward. We work with hundreds of blue-chip corporate clients, more than 1000 Athletes & Personalities, and manage more than 10,000 events per year. Leading stakeholders in the sports and entertainment world continue to look to Octagon to provide leadership in understanding fans’ passions and how these insights can build more effective, efficient, and measurable marketing programs.
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