Industry Vertical Consultants

As an Industry Vertical Consultant, you serve as the subject matter authority for your domain. Your role is not to write reports or build dashboards — it's to ensure that everything our platform publishes in your vertical is accurate, nuanced, and credible. You'll review economic projections for reasonableness, validate methodology assumptions, challenge unsupported claims, and contribute the insider perspective that only comes from years of hands-on industry experience. Think of yourself as the editorial board member who ensures our hospitality revenue projections reflect how hotels actually operate, that our transportation analyses account for how rideshare surge pricing really works during mega-events, or that our real estate impact models understand the difference between speculative development and committed pipeline. You're the difference between generic analysis and authoritative intelligence that industry professionals trust and cite. This is a high-impact, low-time-commitment role designed for senior professionals who want to contribute meaningful expertise without a full-time engagement.

We're actively seeking consultants in each of these five verticals. You may apply for one or multiple verticals depending on your cross-industry experience.

Hospitality

Hotels, restaurants, catering, convention services, venue management, and the visitor experience economy.

Travel & Transportation

Airlines, airports, ground transportation, rideshare, logistics, fleet management, and mobility infrastructure.

Sports & Marketing

Sports marketing, sponsorship, brand activation, media rights, athlete partnerships, and fan engagement.

Entertainment

Live events, music, nightlife, performing arts, festival production, and experiential entertainment.

Real Estate

Commercial development, residential markets, mixed-use projects, stadium-adjacent corridors, and urban planning.

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  Insight Provision & AdvisoryProvide industry-specific insights, context, and analysis that inform our platform's editorial direction and strategic positioning. Share your perspective on emerging trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory changes, and market shifts that affect Nashville's Super Bowl preparation within your vertical. Participate in monthly advisory calls and respond to ad-hoc questions from our editorial and research teams.
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  Content Review & ValidationReview draft articles, reports, and analyses within your vertical for accuracy, completeness, and credibility before publication. Challenge assumptions, identify gaps in reasoning, and flag claims that don't reflect industry reality. Your review is the final quality gate before our content reaches Nashville's business community.
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  Projection & Forecast AdvisoryReview and validate economic projections, revenue models, and impact forecasts generated by our research team. Assess whether assumptions are reasonable, methodologies are sound, and conclusions are defensible based on your industry experience. Provide calibration feedback that improves model accuracy.
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  Stakeholder Introduction & NetworkingWhere appropriate, facilitate introductions to industry contacts, data sources, and subject matter experts who can enhance our platform's credibility and data access. Your professional network is a valuable asset that helps us access primary sources, validate findings, and build relationships that strengthen our industry coverage.
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  Quarterly Strategy SessionsParticipate in quarterly strategy sessions where we review platform performance, editorial priorities, and vertical-specific content roadmaps. These sessions shape the next quarter's editorial calendar and ensure our coverage reflects current industry dynamics and emerging opportunities.

While not required, the following professional certifications signal the depth of domain expertise we value. Certified professionals command the higher end of our compensation range.

CHA — Certified Hotel Administrator

The gold standard certification from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute for senior hospitality executives with demonstrated competency in hotel operations, finance, and strategic management.

CMP — Certified Meeting Professional

Internationally recognized certification from the Events Industry Council for professionals who manage meetings, conventions, and large-scale events. Essential for validating our event production and convention hosting analyses.

CTSM — Certified Trade Show Marketer

Professional credential from Exhibitor Media Group for trade show and event marketing professionals. Valuable for validating our analyses of sponsor activations, brand experiences, and fan engagement zones.

CCIM / SIOR — Real Estate

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) or Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation for commercial real estate professionals. Critical for validating development pipeline and property market analyses.

Consulting engagements are structured for maximum flexibility. We respect that your primary professional commitments come first — this is designed to complement, not compete with, your existing career.

Content Review & Validation

Review draft reports and articles for accuracy, flag issues, and provide written feedback. Typically 2–5 hours per review cycle, with 2–3 review cycles per month. Asynchronous work on your schedule.

Advisory Calls & Strategy Sessions

Participate in monthly advisory calls, quarterly strategy sessions, and ad-hoc consultations on emerging developments. Provide verbal and written analysis of industry trends and competitive dynamics.

Deep-Dive Analysis & Original Research

Contribute original analytical frameworks, proprietary insights, and industry-specific methodology for premium content pieces. Includes co-authorship credit on white papers and industry reports.

Your Industry Knowledge Shapes Nashville's Super Bowl Strategy

Submit your application with your LinkedIn profile, a brief summary of your industry background (10+ years preferred), and which vertical(s) you'd like to consult on. Include any relevant professional certifications. We respond within 5 business days.