Match Lead

Genius Sports; Medellín; Hybrid; COP 52,570,000 - 87,617,000; Part time

Job summary

Genius Sports is seeking a Match Lead to support live football and basketball operations. You’ll help run live games using Genius Sports technology, ensure tracking and event data are accurate and delivered on time, and lead Operators during live shifts.

You’ll join post-game feedback sessions, contribute to system improvements, and perform marking tasks to enhance data quality. The role suits someone with keen attention to detail, strong communication under pressure, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in loud or distracting environments.
• Strong communication skills, especially under pressure.
• Confidence making quick decisions during live events.
• Ability to work well with remote colleagues and live operations teams.
• Strong punctuality and reliability for shifts linked to live game schedules.
• Good working knowledge of Google and Microsoft tools, especially Excel or Google Sheets.
• A proactive, adaptable and accountable approach to sensitive business information.
• 15-30 hours of availability each week.
• Each shift will last up to 6 hours, up to 30 hours per week which can be early mornings or late nights

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of Operators across 1–2 football games per shift.
• Track and confirm key game events, including dead balls, stoppage time and similar moments.
• Confirm teams, line‑ups, players and player markings before and during games.
• Stay focused during live ball situations and support accurate event data delivery.
• Join post-game meetings and share clear feedback with Operators and Operations Managers.
• Complete marking tasks that help improve the accuracy and design of our systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure communication

Quick decisions

Remote collaboration

Punctuality

Reliability

Excel

Google Sheets

Proactive

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job 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.

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.

The Role

We’re looking for a Match Lead to support live football and basketball operations. In this role, you’ll help run live games using Genius Sports technology, making sure tracking and event data is accurate and delivered on time. You’ll lead Operators during live shifts, stay focused during game play, and give clear feedback to help improve our systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a group of Operators across 1–2 football games per shift.
• Track and confirm key game events, including dead balls, stoppage time and similar moments.
• Confirm teams, line‑ups, players and player markings before and during games.
• Stay focused during live ball situations and support accurate event data delivery.
• Join post-game meetings and share clear feedback with Operators and Operations Managers.
• Complete marking tasks that help improve the accuracy and design of our systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail, even in loud or distracting environments.
• Good communication skills, especially when working under pressure.
• Confidence making quick decisions during live events.
• Ability to work well with remote colleagues and live operations teams.
• Strong punctuality and reliability for shifts linked to live game schedules.
• Good working knowledge of Google and Microsoft tools, especially Excel or Google Sheets.
• A proactive, adaptable and accountable approach to sensitive business information.
• 15-30 hours of availability each week.
• Each shift will last up to 6 hours, up to 30 hours per week which can be early mornings or late nights

It’ll Be a Bonus If You Know

• How to lead, train or support other team members.
• How to report issues clearly and help improve team performance.
• Live sports operations or event data workflows.

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.

One team, being brave, driving change

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.

Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.