Soccer In-Ground Correspondent - Elgin, Scotland

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

Job summary

A sports data and AI company in Elgin, Scotland is seeking an In-Ground Correspondent to collect live match data for analysis. This role demands excellent communication skills and a passion for soccer. Availability for matches, including weekends, is required. You will collaborate with analysts to ensure accurate data collection and must have knowledge of matchday procedures and details about local teams.

Qualifications

• Availability for most home matches, including weekends.
• Knowledge of matchday procedures and in-game events.
• Commitment to ongoing training and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of team-sheets and pre-game information.
• Collect in-play statistics during matches.
• Work with In-Office analysts for accurate data provision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

In-depth knowledge of Soccer

Attention to detail

Job description

Soccer In-Ground Correspondent - Elgin, Scotland

Become an In-Ground Correspondent for Soccer!

What is the job purpose:

To be an In-Ground Correspondent working on behalf of Stats Perform to collect our Opta data for analysis within the collection hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely delivery of team-sheets and pre-game information in line with Opta deadlines. Analysts are expected to be at the ground up to 90 minutes before kick-off.
• Collection of in-play statistics and analysis live from the venues.
• Working in collaboration with In-Office analysts to provide accurate live data during the matches.
• Confirmation and clarification of data collected via official sources where possible and appropriate.
• Acquire specialist knowledge of the teams designated to you in order to ensure high-quality live analysis.

Personal Competencies Required:

• Reliability and Availability - Analysts are expected to be available for the vast majority if not all of their designated team’s home matches. These will take place on weekends and weekday evenings with some matches taking place at other times. Weekend working a given!
• Understanding of the Game - Analysts must have an established knowledge of Soccer including matchday procedures, in-game events, and some knowledge of the team(s) in their area.
• Punctuality and Diligence - All Opta staff must understand the importance of punctuality surrounding live matches and the diligence required when covering such events. Honesty, integrity, and attention to detail are all vitally important characteristics of any Opta analyst.
• Interpretation and Communication - Analysts need to have the ability to interpret what they are seeing in front of them in an accurate and timely fashion before communicating it clearly and concisely to the In-Office Analyst they are working with.
• Training and Development - Analysts are expected to commit to ongoing training and improvement via specific, ongoing feedback and quality assurance measures. Training sessions will take place during the close season and periodically throughout the year.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Soccer accompanied by a genuine passion for the sport
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Knowledge and awareness of a club or clubs in your region
• Experience of performance analysis and/or data collection would be an advantage

HERE’S A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

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 – be that 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!