Match Lead

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 personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com

We are looking for an individual who can work as a Match Lead. Overall, this role will track games across football and basketball working with our technology. Working to ensure the timely and successful tracking and event data. The match lead will assist the game operations team in delivering on these duties.
Main Responsibilities:

• To set up software for running of live games utilising GeniusIQ platforms.

• To ensure system configurations are set to the requirements of each game.

• To track/confirm software tracking of dead-balls, stoppage time, and other similar events.

• To correctly identify and confirm teams, lineups, and players, as well as tracking markings on players.

• To show attentiveness during live ball situations and report issues to managers.

• To be able to complete marking tasks that will improve the accuracy of our system.

• To lead a group of Operators to run and monitor all tasks on 1-2 football games per shift.

• To lead trainings on newly signed ops.

Requirements:

• Experience in being responsible for or training others, and reporting, would be highly desirable

• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft suites, particularly Excel/Google Sheets

• High attention to detail with the ability to focus in loud, distracting environments.

• Extremely punctual, many shifts will start near the game start time

• Excellent communication skills, especially under pressure, to effectively update Operations Managers and provide feedback to Operators.

• Ability to make time-sensitive judgment calls and collaborate with remote colleagues during live events.

• Adaptable, proactive, and confident, with strong team spirit.

• Self-accountable for discretion considering the delicate nature of the business content.

Additionally, Match Leads will:

• Commit to 15-30 hours of availability each week.

• Be able to work according to the football schedule which includes holidays, holiday periods, evenings, and weekends.

• Each shift will last up to 6 hours, up to 30 hours per week which can be early mornings or late nights

The hourly rate for this position is fixed at $25.00.

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.

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 Reward | Genius Sports.

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We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.

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