Assistant Manager - Analytics, Sports

7018 Jiostar India Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar India Private Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager in Analytics to bridge raw data and on-air execution. You will coordinate with the Product Team and support Kadamba team and junior producers for accurate live feeds.

The role requires 6–8 years in sports production or analytics, fluency in English and Hindi, and a strong grasp of live feed structures and data visualization tools. Occasional weekend/night shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate with prior experience in sports production or analytics (6-8 years).
• Proficiency in English and Hindi (spoken and written).
• Technical Savvy: Strong understanding of live feed structures, studio workflows, and data visualization tools.
• Detail Oriented: A 'perfectionist' mindset for data and video synchronization.
• Sports Knowledge: Deep passion and knowledge of cricket (domestic and international) and other major sports.

Responsibilities

• Execution of Analytical Stories: Lead hands-on production and packaging of analytical stories for matches and surround shows, ensuring every graphic and data point is air-ready.
• Feed Management: Onboard and guide junior producers to ensure high-quality output on live feeds.
• Content Preparation: Prepare Preview Dockets, Alternate Profiles, and Matchup data, ensuring assets are organized and accessible to the production gallery.
• Quality Control: Maintain the "do it perfectly" standard by checking archival overlays and live statistical updates.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with editorial and graphics teams to ensure analytical thrust of a series is executed as planned.
• Asset Management: Oversee organization of shared resources (Dropbox/Central Servers) to ensure access during fast-paced scenarios.
• Performance Measures Operational Excellence: Accuracy and speed of delivery during live broadcasts.
• Team Support: Mentoring junior team members on feed management and production workflows.
• Content Quality: The impact of analytical elements on production value, measured by narrative consistency.

Skills

English proficiency

Hindi proficiency

Live data visualization

Attention to detail

Cricket knowledge

Sports analytics

Education

Graduation in sports production or analytics

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

The Analytics department is the backbone of our broadcast narratives. The Assistant Manager will act as the bridge between raw data and on-air execution, assisting the Manager in coordinating with the Product Team and ensuring that the Kadamba team and junior producers have the support needed to handle live feeds accurately.

About Us

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and steaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of Analytical Stories: Lead the hands-on production and packaging of analytical stories for matches and surround shows, ensuring every graphic and data point is air-ready.
• Feed Management: Support the onboarding and guidance of junior producers (including the Kadamba team) to ensure high-quality output on live feeds.
• Content Preparation: Assist in the preparation of Preview Dockets, Alternate Profiles, and Matchup data, ensuring all assets are organized and accessible to the production gallery.
• Quality Control: Maintain the "do it perfectly" standard by checking the accuracy of archival overlays and live statistical updates.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work in unison with the editorial and graphics teams to ensure that the analytical "thrust" of a series is executed as planned.
• Asset Management: Oversee the organization of shared resources (Dropbox/Central Servers) to ensure the team can access critical data during fast-paced "triple header" scenarios.
• Performance Measures Operational Excellence: Accuracy and speed of delivery during live broadcasts.
• Team Support: Success in mentoring junior team members on feed management and production workflows.
• Content Quality: The impact of analytical elements on the overall production value, measured by narrative consistency.

Qualifications

• Graduate with previous experience in sports production or analytics (6 to 8 years).
• Proficiency in English and Hindi (spoken and written).
• Technical Savvy: Strong understanding of live feed structures, studio workflows, and data visualization tools.
• Detail Oriented: A "perfectionist" mindset when it comes to data and video synchronization.
• Sports Knowledge: Deep passion and knowledge of cricket (domestic and international) and other major sports.

Personal Attributes

• Resilience: Ability to stay calm and focused during high-pressure, back-to-back live match scenarios.
• Collaborative Spirit: A proactive team player who steps in to help others during "crunch time."
• Adaptability: Ready to work flexible hours, including weekends and night shifts, to meet the demands of a global sports calendar.

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.