Live Sports Data Analyst

DataJobs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Performance bonus

NBA game pay

Job summary

Apex Logic in Orlando, FL is seeking a Live Sports Data Analyst for a contract, on-site role that supports live events by capturing and validating real-time game data to ensure accuracy and timeliness for downstream analysis.

You will attend events, monitor game flow, enter data with high accuracy and speed, verify entries, report issues, and collaborate with data engineers and analysts to improve data collection processes while adhering to quality and timing protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong data collection skills in real-time environments.
• Analytical skills to interpret game situations and validate data.
• Clear communication to coordinate with team members and follow guidelines.
• Experience with training and adopting new tools quickly.
• Knowledge of major sports, terms, and game flow.

Responsibilities

• Attend live events to capture real-time game data.
• Monitor game flow and enter data with high accuracy and speed.
• Verify entries against established standards.
• Report anomalies or issues to operations.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to improve processes.
• Participate in training to refine methods.
• Follow quality and timing protocols.

Skills

Real-time data

Attention to detail

Fast-paced analysis

Communication

Data validation

Team collaboration

Education

Sports management / CS

Job description

Apex Logic is hiring a Live Sports Data Analyst for a contract role based in the Orlando, FL area. This on-site position supports live sporting events by capturing and validating real-time game data, helping ensure the information collected is accurate, timely, and usable for downstream analysis.

What you'l do

• Attend live sporting events or designated venues to capture real-time game data, including plays, statistics, and contextual information, using company tools and applications.
• Monitor game flow throughout the event.
• Enter data with high accuracy and speed.
• Verify entries against established standards.
• Report anomalies or technical issues to the operations team.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to improve data collection processes.
• Participate in training sessions to refine methods.
• Follow strict quality and timing protocols.

What you'l need

• Strong data collection skills with attention to detail and accuracy in fast-paced, real-time environments.
• Analytical skills to interpret game situations, validate data, and recognize patterns or inconsistencies.
• Clear communication skills to coordinate with team members, report issues, and follow operational guidelines.
• Experience with training and research to learn new tools quickly, apply standardized methods, and contribute to process improvements.
• Knowledge of major sports, including rules, terminology, and game flow, along with enthusiasm for live sporting events.
• Comfort with technology, including mobile apps, data entry interfaces, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to work on-site in the Orlando area, including evenings and weekends as available.
• Previous experience in sports statistics, live event operations, or a related data-focused field is beneficial; relevant education in sports management, statistics, or computer science is a plus.

Pay and work details

• Contract position with on-site work in Orlando, FL.
• Pay range: $75.00 to $150.00 per hour.
• Base of $200 per NBA game.
• Performance bonus up to $200.
• Work location: In person.
• Evening and weekend work may be required, aligned with live sports schedules.