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Posted 2026-05-06

Sports Data Operator

Description

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.

THE ROLE:

Perform: This role is part of Genius’ team that helps sports leagues and teams boost performance on and off the field using cutting-edge tech, analytics, and visual insights.

As a Sports Data Operator. You’ll help power our live products by collecting and validating real-time tracking and play-by-play data using specialised in-house software. You’ll confirm teams, lineups, and players with precision; monitor events as they happen; and flag issues to Game Supervisors contributing feedback in post-game reviews so we continuously raise the bar on quality. This role is an entry-level position with a Service provider contract, remote position Colombia-based.

Responsibilities
  • Collect and validate real-time tracking and play-by-play data using specialised in-house software.
  • Confirm teams, lineups, and players with precision.
  • Monitor events as they happen.
  • Flag issues to Game Supervisors.
  • Contribute feedback in post-game reviews.
Requirements
  • Passion for sports with working knowledge of Basketball and Football (rules, lineups, gameplay).
  • Exceptional attention to detail and an analytical mindset; high accuracy in live environments.
  • Strong English communication and solid computer literacy; quick to learn specialised tools.
  • Reliable, punctual, and self-directed, comfortable working with minimal supervision.
  • Calm under pressure with excellent time management and multitasking during live games.
  • Availability for flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (min. 10 hrs/week).
  • Reliable high-speed internet (≥50 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload) and a suitable remote setup.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Range of benefits
  • Support employee wellbeing
  • Opportunities to grow your skills, experience and career