Live Sports Data Analyst

Apex Logic; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Logic in Oxford, MS is seeking a Live Sports Data Analyst to collect and report real-time college football data from Ole Miss games. This on-site contract role requires attending live events, monitoring game flow, and ensuring data integrity with fast, accurate entries.

Evening and weekend work may be required to align with game schedules. The position emphasizes attention to detail, rapid data entry, and collaboration with data engineers to refine processes.

Qualifications

• Strong data collection skills in fast-paced, real-time environments.
• Analytical skills to interpret game situations and validate data.
• Clear communication to coordinate with teammates and report issues.
• Experience with training and applying standardized methods.
• Knowledge of major sports, plus enthusiasm for live events.

Responsibilities

• Attend live events to capture real-time game data using company tools.
• Attend Ole Miss College Football games and monitor game flow.
• Enter data with high accuracy and speed; verify against standards.
• Report anomalies or technical issues to operations team.
• Collaborate with data engineers to improve data collection processes.
• Participate in training to refine data collection methods.

Skills

Real-time data collection

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Sports knowledge

On-site availability

Job description

The Live Sports Data Analyst role at Apex Logic is a contract, on-site position in Oxford, MS focused on capturing real-time Ole Miss College Football game data and entering and reporting it using company tools.

Role Overview

This in-person role requires attending live sporting events or designated venues, with a specific assignment to Ole Miss College Football games. The position centers on monitoring game flow, collecting game plays and statistics with strong attention to detail, and ensuring entries meet established quality and timing protocols. Evening and weekend work may be required based on the sports schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend live sporting events or designated venues to capture real-time game data, including plays, statistics, and contextual information, using company tools and applications.
• Attend Ole Miss College Football games.
• Monitor game flow throughout live events.
• Enter data with high accuracy and speed.
• Verify entries against established standards.
• Report any 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 data collection methods.
• Follow strict quality and timing protocols.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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 at Ole Miss football games, 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.

Compensation and Work Details

• Job type: Contract
• Location: Oxford, MS (on-site)
• Base pay and bonus: $200 base, plus up to $200 bonus for each College Football game
• Hourly pay: $75.00 to $150.00 per hour
• Work location: In person

About Apex Logic Lab

Apex Logic Lab is a small experimental technology lab focused on understanding sports through reliable data infrastructure and machine learning. The team builds systems that transform real-time information from live events into clearer, more actionable views of games for partners and clients. Team members collaborate closely in a fast-paced environment where innovation, accuracy, and curiosity about sports and technology are highly valued.