Soccer In-Ground Correspondent StatsPerform

Stats Perform is the global leader in sports technology, AI and the collection of real-time sports information. Our unrelenting focus on the quality, integrity and speed means our clients and partners worldwide can trust the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of the data they receive. We are elevating the fan experience across media, betting, fantasy, teams and leagues which makes us the DNA of Sports.

A Data Collector is a person that reports sport data from games directly from the venue or in our offices, for example: a goal or a foul in soccer or a basket in basketball. The collected information depends on the sport covered and the role of the Data Collector.

To become a Data Collector, you must be based in the location you are applying for as you would work directly at the venue or in our offices in that country.

If you cannot find an opening in the city where you are based, but you would like us to have your CV for our records, please use the “Send us your CV” option in the Careers section where you will be able to upload your CV and cover letter. We are constantly looking at new competitions and locations!

The payment scheme is based on performance and experience: the number of Experience Points will increase as the Data Collector spends more time with the company, and when the Data Collector performs well ensuring high quality of data. The more Experience Points the Data Collector accumulates, the higher the payment will be for each game covered. Tickets expenses are reimbursed, as are travel costs, according to the length of the journey and method of transport. Payment is made on a monthly basis.

Your application will be reviewed. If it is selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted by the internal team responsible, for an interview. This will give you the opportunity to introduce yourself and ask any questions you may have. If everyone is happy with the outcome of the conversation, your application will proceed to the following stage.

As a Data Collector you must be reliable, punctual, professional, honest, have excellent attention to detail and good communication skills. Moreover, you will fulfil the following requirements:

• Ability to communicate in English even in stressful situations
• Knowledge of the English terms used in the sport you want to cover
• Ability to get to the venue(s) in the locations you applied for
• Availability to cover games, especially on weekends on a regular basis
• Competency in the use of information technology

Additionally, each new Data Collector is given thorough training by the Operations Training Team. Prior to becoming a Data Collector, you will need to successfully complete detailed training which will be comprised of a combination of self-learning videos, guides and quizzes, along with instructor-led training and a final test. This process may take an average of 20 hours, depending on the role.

What is the job purpose:

To be an In-Ground Correspondent working on behalf of Stats Perform to collect our Opta data and communicating live data for analysis within the collection hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely delivery of team-sheets and pre-game information in line with Opta deadlines. Analysts are expected to be at the ground up to 90 minutes before kick-off.
• Collection of in-play statistics and analysis live from the venues.
• Working in collaboration with In-Office analysts to provide accurate live data during the matches.
• Confirmation and clarification of data collected via official sources where possible and appropriate.
• Acquire specialist knowledge of the teams designated to you in order to ensure high-quality live analysis.

Personal Competencies Required:

• Reliability and Availability - Analysts are expected to be available for the vast majority if not all of their designated team’s home matches. These will take place on weekends and weekday evenings with some matches taking place at other times. Weekend working is a given!
• Understanding of the Game - Analysts must have an established knowledge of Soccer including matchday procedures, in-game events, and some knowledge of the team(s) in their area.
• Punctuality and Diligence - All Opta staff must understand the importance of punctuality surrounding live matches and the diligence required when covering such events. Honesty, integrity, and attention to detail are all vitally important characteristics of any Opta analyst.
• Interpretation and Communication - Analysts need to have the ability to interpret what they are seeing in front of them in an accurate and timely fashion before communicating it clearly and concisely to the In-Office Analyst they are working with.
• Training and Development - Analysts are expected to commit to ongoing training and improvement via specific, ongoing feedback and quality assurance measures. Training sessions will take place during the close season and periodically throughout the year.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Soccer accompanied by a genuine passion for the sport
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Knowledge and awareness of a club or clubs in your region
• Experience of performance analysis and/or data collection would be an advantage

HERE’S A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Stats Perform collects the richest sports data in the world and transforms it through revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock the most in-depth insights for media and technology, betting, and team performance. With company roots dating back almost 40 years, Stats Perform embraces and solves the dynamic nature of sport – be that for digital and broadcast media with differentiated storytelling, tech companies with reliable and fast data to power their own innovations, sportsbooks with in-play betting and integrity services, or teams with first-of-its-kind AI analysis software. As the leading sports data and AI company, Stats Perform works with most of the top global sports broadcast companies, tech companies, sportsbooks, teams, and leagues.