Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Great for college students and those looking for a second job!

As a Sports Data Coordinator based in Chicago, you’ll be at the heart of live college sports coverage. Working with our vast real-time data network, you'll help ensure the accuracy of in-venue game stats by monitoring and verifying data from tip-off to final whistle. Whether you're tuning into broadcasts or communicating directly with our on-site Scouts, you’ll play a key role in capturing game scores, stats, and player performance in real time.

This is a part-time, fast-paced role that’s perfect for sports enthusiasts who thrive under pressure and want a front-row seat to the action — all while gaining hands-on experience in the sports data and analytics field.

What You’ll Do

Step into the fast-paced world of live college sports and help power the data behind the game. As a Sports Data Coordinator, you will:

• Be available for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts , aligning with the live game schedule — because sports don’t take days off.

• Monitor and validate real-time data coming in from professional and college and football games, ensuring the information is accurate and up to the second.

• Use our proprietary web tools to review and edit game lineups, scores, player stats, and event details both before, during, and after games.

• Report live stats as needed, helping ensure our clients get the most accurate updates as the action unfolds.

• Bring a strong focus on precision, speed, and data integrity to every shift — your accuracy helps fuel the wider sports ecosystem.

• Communicate and escalate issues quickly and professionally, staying calm under pressure while juggling multiple tasks.

• Stay sharp with a working knowledge of NCAA and professional rules, teams, and players, helping you recognize and react to key game events.

What Helps You Stand Out
While not required, the following experience and skills will give you an edge:

• Familiarity with college and professional sports stats , rules and tracking tools.

• An understanding of best practices for live data collection and quality assurance.

• Comfort using Office 365 applications and VoIP communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams).

What You’ll Get from Us
We know this job is unique — and so are the perks. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A chance to get paid to watch live sports while contributing to real-time sports data operations at the forefront of the industry.

• A collaborative, supportive work environment where your ideas and attention to detail truly matter.

• Opportunities for both personal and professional development , especially valuable for those looking to grow in sports, data, or media fields.

• A flexible, part-time schedule , perfect as a secondary role or for balancing with school or other commitments.

• A convenient River North Chicago location — steps from the Brown Line in River North.
• 401(k) with company match and PTO

• A straightforward recruitment process including:

• A practical sports knowledge challenge

• An initial video discussion

• An in-person interview with real-world scenarios and collaboration exercises.

Grow With Us
We're proud to promote from within. Many of our team leads, data specialists, and full-time staff started in part-time roles just like this one. If you're passionate about sports and/or data, eager to learn, and committed to quality, there may be opportunities to take on more responsibility over time.

Excited to play a key role in live game coverage? Apply now and help us elevate real-time sports data to the next level.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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