In-Ground Rugby League Correspondent - Manchester, England

Stats Perform - Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Rugby League Correspondent to join their team in Manchester. This exciting role involves collecting real-time performance data during matches, ensuring accuracy, and communicating key events to the office. Ideal candidates will have a deep knowledge of Rugby League, strong IT skills, and the ability to concentrate for extended periods. Join a leading sports data and technology company that works with top global sports broadcasters and tech firms, and be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions will help shape the future of sports data collection.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of international and domestic Rugby League players and teams.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods and pay attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver Rugby League performance data in real time.
• Monitor team sources to ensure data accuracy during matches.

Skills

Knowledge of Rugby League

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Teams

Outlook

Job description

In-Ground Rugby League Correspondent - Manchester, England

You are a sports enthusiast and eager to work in the sports business?

You are passionate about Rugby League and have an eye for detail?

You’ve come to the right place!

Experience the thrill of collecting data in real time and shape the future of sport with us!

WHAT'S THIS ROLE ABOUT?

You will collect and deliver performance Rugby League data collection in real time for one of the world's leading sport's data and technology companies.

Here's your role broken down (not all of it, just the most important stuff):

1. Arriving at the stadium one hour before kick-off to collect team sheets from the media manager.
2. Informing the office of any changes to the line ups.
3. Monitoring team official sources to assure data accuracy.
4. Collecting live scoring data during the match from inside the stadium.
5. Communicate key events with staff in the office.

Do you have these essentials?:

1. Knowledge of international and domestic players and teams.
2. Sound IT Skills and an aptitude to learn how to use new software packages (Teams, Outlook, etc.).
3. Ability to concentrate for long periods and pay attention to details.
4. Flexibility to work on weekends and in the evening.
5. Strong communication skills, able to speak to Club Media managers/Employees to communicate their requirements or ask for assistance or direction when in the stadium.

HERE’S A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Stats Perform’s extensive list of customers includes four of the top-five most popular global sports broadcast companies, seven of the top-10 global tech companies, all of the top-10 sportsbooks, and seven of the top-10 football (soccer) franchises. We collect more than 30 million unique data points and distribute them to more than 1,800 customers, reaching over three billion fans a year.

Stats Perform collects the richest sports data in the world and transforms it through revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock the most in-depth insights for media and technology, betting, and team performance. With company roots dating back almost 40 years, Stats Perform embraces and solves the dynamic nature of sport – whether that be for digital and broadcast media with differentiated storytelling, tech companies with reliable and fast data to power their own innovations, sportsbooks with in-play betting and integrity services, or teams with first-of-its-kind AI analysis software. As the leading sports data and AI company, Stats Perform works with most of the top global sports broadcast companies, tech companies, sportsbooks, teams, and leagues.

We are looking forward to your application!