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Sports Insights Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Insights Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$73K - $87K/yr

Passionate about entertainment, brands, music, sports, and analytics? Have a natural aptitude ... CAA has an immediate opening for an Analyst on our Data Insights team. In this role you will be a ...

Sr. Business Insights Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$95K - $123K/yr

... team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who ... insights. * Analyze support data to identify case trends, deflection opportunities, and agent ...

Sr. Business Insights Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$95K - $123K/yr

... team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who ... insights. * Analyze support data to identify case trends, deflection opportunities, and agent ...

Sr. Business Insights Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$95K - $123K/yr

... team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who ... insights. * Analyze support data to identify case trends, deflection opportunities, and agent ...

$68K - $88K/yr

... team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who ... insights. * Analyze support data to identify case trends, deflection opportunities, and agent ...

Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

We are almost 1000 people, based out of 14 offices, and we deliver work for sports and entertainment businesses of all shapes and sizes all over the world. Scope of Role The Social Insights Analyst ...

Senior Sports Analyst

$92K - $120K/yr

... Sports Analytics team ... They will support a culture of data driven decision making, provide actionable insights and ...

Provide analysis and recommendations to help improve acquisition, conversion, and retention across Sports and iGaming products. * Support the NA Marketing Leadership Team with data-driven insights to ...

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How much do sports insights analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports insights analyst in the United States is $59.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.31 and $79.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sports insights analyst?

Sports Insights Analysts are professionals who collect, analyze, and interpret data related to sports performance, athlete statistics, and game outcomes. They use statistical models and data visualization tools to help teams, coaches, and organizations make informed decisions. Their work can influence strategies, player recruitment, and even fan engagement. By turning raw data into actionable insights, they play a crucial role in modern sports management and analytics.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a sports insights analyst?

To thrive as a Sports Insights Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of sports statistics, and typically a degree in data analytics, sports management, or a related field. Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel, Python, R, and experience with sports databases or visualization platforms such as Tableau are commonly required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to convey complex findings to diverse stakeholders set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for translating data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions in the sports industry.

What are common challenges faced by sports insights analysts when interpreting large datasets for actionable recommendations?

Sports Insights Analysts often grapple with consolidating vast amounts of disparate data—from player statistics to real-time game information—into clear, actionable insights. A key challenge is ensuring data accuracy and relevance while filtering out noise that could skew analysis. Analysts must also effectively communicate complex findings to coaches, executives, or stakeholders, many of whom may not have a technical background. Balancing quick turnaround times with thorough analysis, especially during high-stakes seasons, is another common hurdle in this fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Sports Insights Analyst vs Sports Data Analyst?

AspectSports Insights AnalystSports Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Sports Management, Statistics, or related field; knowledge of sports analytics toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, or related field; proficiency in data analysis software
Work EnvironmentSports teams, analytics firms, sports mediaSports organizations, analytics companies, research firms
Industry UsageFocuses on interpreting sports data for strategic decisions and insightsFocuses on collecting, analyzing, and modeling sports data for performance and business insights

While both roles involve sports data, the Sports Insights Analyst emphasizes interpreting data for strategic insights within sports organizations, whereas the Sports Data Analyst focuses more on data collection, analysis, and modeling to support performance and business decisions.

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Infographic showing various Sports Insights Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,213 per year, or $59.7 per hour.

Insights Analyst

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Creative Artists Agency
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 1 - 5K employees

$73K - $87K/yr

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Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Job Description

Passionate about entertainment, brands, music, sports, and analytics? Have a natural aptitude toward storytelling through data? Join our growing data team as we provide advanced data solutions and strategic analysis to enhance the creation of opportunity for world-class clients across Film, TV, Music, Sports, Digital Media, and beyond. CAA has an immediate opening for an Analyst on our Data Insights team. In this role you will be a member of a highly motivated and collaborative team responsible for providing actionable insights to business unit stakeholders (Agents and Executives, and client management teams) using cutting-edge data and analytical tools. Your role is to provide data that is accurate, congruent, contextualized, and actionable, and ensure information is easily available to users for direct consumption. In collaboration with the team, you will help educate and train internal stakeholders to explore and understand information in new ways, generating compelling insights that inform and support effective decision making and client servicing. It will be essential, and a success criterion, that you build an understanding of the business at a level of detail that enables you to identify and address critical issues and opportunities.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with senior analysts on the team to derive strategic and actionable insights from various sources to garner audience and marketplace intelligence on clients across all departments (Film, TV, Music, Sports, Brands, Consumer Products, etc.).

  • Participate in translating findings into digestible and visually intuitive outputs through compelling analysis and storytelling to Agents, Executives, and client teams.

  • Assist with data vendor relationships to respond to the changing information needs of the business.

  • Leverage proprietary & third-party analytics tools to demonstrate the popularity, value, and impact of our client’s work and/or their related businesses.

  • Provide analyses on brand, category, and consumer trends to uncover opportunities in support of CAA’s brand and brand-building groups.

  • Act as a liaison between data teams and business stakeholders (CAA Agents and Executives) to gather and organize requirements for the design of optimal data solutions and internal platforms.

  • In coordination with the data group, participate in workstream planning processes including gathering requirements, testing, delivery, and training of new analytics features.

  • Balance numerous projects across different departments and sustain open communication with the team/stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

  • Assist with training and adoption of CAA’s internal analytics platforms, including conducting company-wide, departmental, and one-on-one training sessions; maintaining documentation and training guides; and championing CAA’s data products.

  • Support or own ad-hoc research and analytics projects as needed.

  • Collaborate effectively across all areas of the Data Team (Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Management, Data Engineering, etc.).


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Information Systems, or specialized training/certification in related field preferred.

  • Two or more years of experience as an Analyst or similar role at a consumer brand, market research agency, ad agency, or related company preferred.

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; highly collaborative and inclusive team player.

  • Experience mining and analyzing data from social listening, digital analytics, and consumer/market research tools (e.g., Meltwater, NetBase, Helixa, Nielsen, MRI/Simmons, Google Analytics, E-Poll, etc.).

  • Avid user and fluency with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook).

  • Strong passion for and knowledge of cultural and industry trends that affect brands and consumers.

  • Understanding of the digital & creator landscape including consumer & platform trends, audience measurement & metrics, monetization strategies, etc.

  • Highly detail-oriented and well-organized; able to work in a fast-paced environment and can easily adapt to change.

  • Experience working in Microsoft Excel and can create beautiful client-facing PowerPoint presentations.

  • Experience working with data to solve business problems, i.e., generate and communicate actionable insights to business users.

  • Committed to the data education of stakeholders, sharing of information, and empowerment through data.

  • Experience with modern Data Visualization tools (e.g., Power Bl, Tableau, Qlik) preferred.


Location

This position will be based in our LA office with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.


Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $73,000 - $87,000 in Los Angeles. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.


Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision-making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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