Work in Sports! Remote Baseball Operator

SportsMEDIA Technology Corp.; Fremont (CA); Remote; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Work from home

Job summary

SportsMEDIA Technology Corp. is seeking a Remote Baseball Operator to join the team and monitor live baseball events from a home setup. You will help gather and refine data used by NCAA and other baseball organizations, with shifts typically 4–5 hours long per game and a focus on accuracy and timely communication.

The role is part-time and seasonal, offering $17/hour, flexible scheduling, and the option to work from home. Applicants must reside in eligible U.S.

Qualifications

• Understanding of baseball terminology, rules and strategy.
• Extensive PC gaming knowledge with quick keyboard hotkeys.
• Availability to work weekend games, and occasional weeknights.
• General understanding of computer hardware and Windows OS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete time-sensitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor four computer applications simultaneously with close attention to detail.
• Follow all game events without distraction and relay issues to the operations team.
• Complete ball trajectories and player paths for each pitch.
• Process feedback from the system quickly and adjust in real time.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

PC gaming

Weekend availability

Attention to detail

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Work in Sports! Remote Baseball Operator

Operations - Remote Variable Hourly Employee Technical Fremont, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1591

Who is a Remote Baseball Operator at SMT?

Are you a baseball fan? Have you always dreamt of a job working in sports data collection? Are you an avid PC gamer used to reacting to fast-paced action and using hotkeys? If you answered yes, here’s your chance to knock it out of the park with SMT as a Remote Baseball Operator!

As a Remote Baseball Operator, you will be on the front lines of cutting-edge data collection in sports. By operating SMT’s baseball tracking system (6 th Tool), Operators help gather and refine data that will be used by baseball organizations across the NCAA.

This opportunity requires an exceptional attention span to simultaneously monitor computer applications, follow the events of the game without becoming distracted and effectively communicate with other team members.

Eligible candidates to take the field for this remote position must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and the District of Columbia.

What is Your Daily Impact at SMT?

If you join our team as a Remote Baseball Operator, you will work from your home-office computer using remote login applications to connect to system computers. You will then be following the action of your assigned game and ensuring the accuracy of our data collection.

Game shifts are typically 4-5 hours based on the length of the game. You will collaborate and relay any issues to our baseball operations team.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Simultaneously monitoring four computer applications with exceptional attention to detail
• Following all events of the game without becoming distracted
• Completing ball trajectories and player paths for each pitch of the game
• Using critical thinking to quickly process feedback from the system, understand what is needed, and adjust in real time.

What Do You Bring to SMT?

• Through understanding of the game of baseball, including terminology, rules and strategy
• Extensive PC gaming knowledge. Specifically, being able to efficiently utilize keyboard hotkeys in a quick-paced, gaming-like environment is preferred
• Availability to work weekend games, as well as the occasional weeknight or weekday games as needed
• General understanding of computer hardware, software and general Windows OS structure is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills through Slack or phone calls
• Ability to work well under pressure and complete time-sensitive tasks

What Can SMT Offer You?

Our Operators start at $17/hour and provide flexible scheduling and the ability to work from home. This is a part-time, seasonal position with your schedule based on the fall and spring baseball seasons.

You will get to work in a highly collaborative and supportive environment, and as we continue to expand and support other sports, high performing operators may be given the chance to work with different sports broadcasts and technology at SMT.

Who is SMT?

SMT is the leader in real-time data and graphics solutions for the biggest events in sports. From the famous Yellow First Down Line to leading-edge analytics, virtual enhancements and behind-the-scenes tools like video board production and talent prompters, SMT powers the fan experience across every screen and stadium.

For over 40 years, we’ve helped shape the broadcast and in-venue presentation of the Olympics, Super Bowls, Triple Crowns, tennis Grand Slams, golf majors, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, NCAA tournaments and more.

But we’re more than our tech: Our team thrives on the adrenaline of live sports. We travel together, work hard together and form lifelong bonds along the way. Whether we’re launching graphics during a game or hitting the lanes for our bowling league, we’ve got each other’s backs.

Are you ready to be a game changer? Learn more at SMT.com or follow us on social.

SMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability. SMT participates in E-Verify.