Sports Data Quality Operators: Basketball

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p> </p></div><p> </p> <p data-start="0" data-end="269"><em>By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before.</em><em> Learn more at </em><a href="https://www.geniussports.com/"><em>geniussports.com.</em></a></p> <h3 data-start="271" data-end="284">THE ROLE:</h3> <p data-start="531" data-end="1105">As a Sports Data Quality Operators: Basketball. You'll review and quality-check match data in non-live environments identifying and correcting play-by-play sequencing and data errors. You´ll analyze recorded match video, tag basketball actions and work with internal tools collaborating with supervisors on issues and improvements. This role is an entry-level position with a Service provider contract, fully remote in Colombia. </p> <h3 data-start="1107" data-end="1143">WHAT YOU’LL BRING:</h3> <ul data-start="1144" data-end="1840"> <li data-start="1144" data-end="1248"> <ul> <li>Strong passion and knowledge of basketball Experience playing or coaching at a competitive, amateur or semi-professional level. </li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy and efficiency</li> <li>Good understanding of game rules, terminology, and match flow</li> <li>Ability to work independently in a remote setup </li> <li>Strong English communication and solid computer skills</li> <li>Good understanding of the current landscape and recent past of major professional basketball leagues.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1842" data-end="1912">IT WILL BE A BONUS IF YOU KNOW:</h3> <ul data-start="1913" data-end="2176"> <li data-start="1913" data-end="2002"> <p data-start="1915" data-end="2002">Hands-on experience with sports data entry, play-by-play QA, or tracking systems.</p> </li> <li data-start="2003" data-end="2081"> <p data-start="2005" data-end="2081">Prior work in live operations, game supervision, or quality assurance.</p> </li> <li data-start="2082" data-end="2176"> <p data-start="2084" data-end="2176">Comfort with basic reporting/dashboards (e.g., spreadsheets) to share findings and trends.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at</em><a href="https://www.geniussports.com/reward/"><em> Reward | Genius Sports.</em></a><em> </em></p> <p><strong><em>One team, being brave, driving change</em></strong><em>  </em></p> <p><em>We strive to create an</em> <em>inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and</em> <em>the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at</em><a href="https://www.geniussports.com/culture/"><em> Culture | Genius</em></a>.</p> <p><em>Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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