In-Ground Rugby League Correspondent - Manchester, England

Stats Perform is the global leader in sports technology, AI and the collection of real-time sports information. Our unrelenting focus on the quality, integrity and speed means our clients and partners worldwide can trust the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of the data they receive. We are elevating the fan experience across media, betting, fantasy, teams and leagues.

A Data Collector is a person that reports sport data from games directly from the venue or in our offices. The collected information depends on the sport covered and the role of the Data Collector.

To become a Data Collector, you must be based in the location you are applying for as you would work directly at the venue or in our offices in that country. If you cannot find an opening in the city where you are based, but you would like us to have your CV for our records, please use the “Send us your CV” option in the Careers section where you will be able to upload your CV and cover letter. We are constantly looking at new competitions and locations!

The payment scheme is based on performance and experience: the number of Experience Points will increase as the Data Collector spends more time with the company, and when the Data Collector performs well ensuring high quality of data. The more Experience Points the Data Collector accumulates, the higher the payment will be for each game covered. Tickets expenses are reimbursed, as are travel costs, according to the length of the journey and method of transport. Payment is made on a monthly basis.

Your application will be reviewed. If it is selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be contacted by the internal team responsible for an interview. This will give you the opportunity to introduce yourself and ask any questions you may have. If everyone is happy with the outcome of the conversation, your application will proceed to the following stage.

As a Data Collector you must be reliable, punctual, professional, honest, have excellent attention to detail and good communication skills. Moreover, you will fulfil the following requirements:

• Ability to communicate in English even in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the English terms used in the sport you want to cover.
• Ability to get to the venue(s) in the locations you applied for.
• Availability to cover games, especially on weekends on a regular basis.
• Competency in the use of information technology.

Additionally, each new Data Collector is given thorough training by the Operations Training Team. Prior to becoming a Data Collector, you will need to successfully complete detailed training which will be comprised of a combination of self-learning videos, guides and quizzes, along with instructor-led training and a final test. This process may take an average of 20 hours, depending on the role.

You will collect and deliver performance Rugby League data collection in real time for one of the world’s leading sport’s data and technology companies. Here’s your role broken down (not all of it, just the most important stuff):

• Arriving at the stadium one hour before kick-off to collect team sheets from the media manager.
• Informing the office of any changes to the line ups.
• Monitoring team official sources to assure data accuracy.
• Collecting live scoring data during the match from inside the stadium.
• Communicate key events with staff in the office.

Do you have these essentials?:

• Knowledge of international and domestic players and teams.
• Sound IT Skills and an aptitude to learn how to use new software packages (Teams, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to concentrate for long periods and pay attention to details.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and in the evening.
• Strong Communication skills, able to speak to Club Media managers/Employees to communicate their requirements or ask for assistance or direction when in the stadium.

Stats Perform’s extensive list of customers includes four of the top-five most popular global sports broadcast companies, seven of the top-10 global tech companies, all of the top-10 sportsbooks and seven of the top-10 football (soccer) franchises. We collect more than 30 million unique data points and distribute them to more than 1,800 customers, reaching over three billion fans a year.

Stats Perform collects the richest sports data in the world and transforms it through revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock the most in-depth insights for media and technology, betting and team performance. With company roots dating back almost 40 years, Stats Perform embraces and solves the dynamic nature of sport – be that for digital and broadcast media with differentiated storytelling, tech companies with reliable and fast data to power their own innovations, sportsbooks with in-play betting and integrity services, or teams with first-of-its-kind AI analysis software. As the leading sports data and AI company, Stats Perform works with most of the top global sports broadcast companies, tech companies, sportsbooks, teams and leagues.

We are looking forward to your application!