Video Collection Analyst

Stats Perform; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stats Perform, a leading sports data company in Chicago, seeks a video capture specialist to support live data collection by scheduling and recording games for production teams worldwide.

Responsibilities include preparing video in the correct formats, generating reports, and performing routine hardware checks, with regular collaboration across international offices. Weekend work and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset are required.

Qualifications

• Interest in professional sports and ability to engage with sports content
• Ability to plan with accuracy and foresight for live production schedules
• Clear and accurate communication across global video teams
• Strong teamwork and collaboration in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce error-free work in live settings
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Create a daily recording schedule using bespoke software tools.
• Prepare video for production teams on time and in the correct format.
• Provide daily reports, handover documents and incident logs.
• Perform weekly hardware checks on video equipment.
• Utilize internal knowledge to optimize video production processes.
• Ensure all international offices can code both live and post productions.
• Communicate regularly to ensure high capture rates.
• Work weekends with a flexible schedule.
• QC the work of team members to ensure scheduling/source accuracy

Skills

Sports interest

Planning

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Written & organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting.

Overview

Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting. Through the latest AI technologies and machine learning, we combine decades' worth of data with the latest in-game happenings. We then offer coaches, teams, professional bodies, and media channels around the world, access to the very best data, content, and insights. In turn, improving how sports fans interact with their favourite sports teams and competitions.

How do we add value?

• Media outlets add a little magic to their coverage with our stats and graphics packages.
• Sportsbooks can offer better predictions and more accurate odds.
• The world's top coaches are known to use our data to make critical team decisions.
• Sports commentators can engage with fans on a deeper level, using our stories and insights.

Anywhere you find sport, Stats Perform is there. However, data and tech are only half of the package. We need great people to fuel the engine.

We succeeded thanks to a team of amazing people. They spend their days collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from a wide range of live sporting events.If you combine this real-time data with our 40-year-old archives, elite journalists, camera operators, copywriters, the latest in AI wizardry, and a host of 'behind the scenes' support staff, you've got all the ingredients to make it a magical experience!

Responsibilities

In this role, you will responsible for capturing video as per productions requirements, working with both the existing Video Team and international Video Staff. The role will involve scheduling games, recording games and ensuring all production required games are available for live or post coding. This video capture is essential to Stats Perform’s live data collection capability and you will be providing games to worldwide sites when required. You will also provide reports, documentation and log any video tickets daily. Role inculdes:

• Create a daily recording scheduling using bespoke software tools.
• Prepare video for our production teams on time and in the correct format.
• Provide daily reports, handover documents and incident logs.
• Provide weekly hardware checks on the video equipment.
• Use online and internal knowledge to optimise video production
• Ensure all international offices can code both live and post.
• Communicate regularly and clearly within the business to ensure the highest capture rates.
• Regularly work weekends with a flexible working pattern
• QC the work of all team members to ensure the accuracy of all scheduling/ source information

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• A strong familiarity with and interest in professional sports.
• Ability to plan with accuracy and strong foresight
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately around the global video teams.
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere
• Ability to produce error-free work under tight deadlines/live environment
• Excellent written, communication and organisational skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling and planning
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Experience with TV, satellite and online streaming services.

Why work at Stats Perform?

We love sports, but we love diverse thinking more!

We know that diversity brings creativity, so we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. At Stats Perform you can make a difference, by using your skills and experience every day, you'll feel valued and respected for your contribution.

We take care of our colleagues

We like happy and healthy colleagues. You will benefit from things like Mental Health Days Off, ‘No Meeting Fridays,’ and flexible working schedules.

We pull together to build a better workplace and world for all.

We encourage employees to take part in charitable activities, utilize their 2 days of Volunteering Time Off, support our environmental efforts, and be actively involved in Employee Resource Groups.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stats Perform

By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity. A team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. All employees are collectively responsible for developing and maintaining an inclusive environment. That is why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values.

With increased diversity comes increased innovation and creativity. Ensuring we're best placed to serve our clients and communities. Stats Perform is committed to seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.