Werkstudent Sports Data Operator (m/f/d)

Sportradar; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 9,200 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time onsite position

15 hours per week

Global team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Job summary

Sportradar, the world’s leading sports technology company, is seeking a Werkstudent Sports Data Operator (m/f/d) in Leipzig. This part-time onsite role offers 15 hours per week across three shifts, aligned to live sports calendars.

You will monitor sports data streams, ensure high quality entries, and work with data journalists worldwide to transform events into reliable data used by media, betting operators, and consumers.

Qualifications

• Interest and knowledge in a variety of sports from football to F1.
• Strong computer and research skills; eager to learn new tech.
• Self-motivated, dependable team player with integrity.
• Thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptable and flexible; comfortable with shift work.
• Good English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Advantage if familiar with betting/gaming scene.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global sports streams via multiple channels and sources.
• Ensure overall data quality and convert events into accurate data entries.
• Master our fast data-entry systems for quick, reliable updates.
• Collaborate with data journalists worldwide to produce high‑quality sports data.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Computer skills

Team player

Under pressure

Adaptable

English communication

Betting/gaming knowledge

Job description

Werkstudent Sports Data Operator (m/f/d)

• Part-time
• Compensation: up to EUR 910 - monthly

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Sportradar is a sports data partner to the top leagues and federations around the world including the NBA, MLB, FIFA and UEFA. Our Production Content Operations is responsible for collecting, producing, and distributing sports data (pre-, live-, and post-match).

Our Production is set up internationally across multiple locations globally including thousands of scouts responsible for executing the data collection processes. Every year, we cover over more than 1 million sport events across 93 different sports. You will be part of the global Production Operations team that is responsible for maintaining the sports data collection and monitoring, data entry and verification and guarantees the highest quality.

Start your career in the sports industry as WERKSTUDENT SPORTDATA OPERATOR

THE CHALLENGE

Our global Data Monitoring team ensures seamless data collection via our tailor-made systems that guarantee a fast and accurate data entry. Our scorecard includes: 20+ sports covered, 900,000+ events annually, 83 different sports in our playbook.

• As a Sport Data Operator you will be glued to global sports streams and monitor various sports via different channels & sources across the globe.
• You are responsible for overall sports data quality and turn every goal, basket, and checkered flag into data dynamite.
• You will master our custom-built, lightning-fast data entry systems to guarantee a fast and accurate data entry.
• You will team up with data journalists worldwide to transform sporting events into the highest quality sports data that we use for media outlets, betting operators and consumer platforms.

ABOUT YOU

• You have high interest and knowledge in a variety of sports – from football to F1, you know the game inside out.
• You have strong computer and research skills – you're eager to learn new technologies.
• You are a self-motivated team player – you're enthusiastic, dependable, and lead by example with strong integrity.
• You thrive under pressure – you maintain accuracy and focus in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• You are adaptable and flexible – you're comfortable with shift work aligned to live sports events and changing priorities.
• You have good English communication skills – both written and verbal (additional languages are a plus).
• It's an advantage if you know your way around the betting/gaming scene.

OUR OFFER

• A part-time onsite working student position with a schedule of 15 hours per week, spread across 3 shifts per week, depending on the live sports calendar and team rota.
• An collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and team building.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• Clearly pre-defined shift schedules with collaborative/inclusive planning.
• Growth-focused work environment with flexibility.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme.
• Calm and Reulayapp (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
• Structured onboarding process program and online training videos.

OURRECRUITMENTPROCESS

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Onsite Interview: Meet with the team and Hiring Manager to dive into your skills, as also discuss team fit.
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

If you're all about sports life and want to turn your passion into an epic career, let's change the game together!

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!