Job Description
A Bit About Us
Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies?
Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.
If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.
We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.
Please note, if you are in the USA please apply here:
Link to Sports Statistician – USA Only job board
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Love sports? Want to get paid while attending games?
Do you speak English? We’re looking for someone like you.
As a member of our global statisticians network, you’ll get to attend more sporting events in your area. While you’re at a game you’ll report the live action back to us through our data collection software.
Before attending any matches, you will take part in a training and testing programme to make sure you are ready to use the technology live.
If you enjoy sports and would like to get involved in the sports data & media industry, this could be your chance!
We’re hiring – Worldwide
Job type – Independent Contractor – paid per match covered
Get to know us – https://geniussports.com/statisticians-network/
Job Requirements
- Clear and understandable spoken English
- You are reliable, committed, organised and honest
- Good knowledge of the rules of sports with regards to the laws of the game, basic tactics, and jargon
- Regular availability on weekends and weekday evenings
- Willingness to travel to sports venues (driver’s license or travel card is an advantage)
- Good understanding of smartphone technology
We offer a fixed payment per game and a chance for pay increase based on experience via our Gamification ranking system.
Interested and want to learn more?
Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll be in touch with you for more information about becoming a sports statistician. You must be 18 or older to apply.
Please note this is a part-time opportunity.
Please note we will require your CV in English unless you are located in Latin America.
What’s in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.
How We Work
We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.
Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.
Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.