Second Spectrum
Data Specialist - Soccer (Football) Now Hiring
We are a sports technology company building the next way of seeing sports. We deliver unique and innovative solutions through unparalleled capabilities in machine learning and understanding of sports.
• We produce the most accurate tracking data with the fastest high-quality output by leveraging the most automated and extensible solution in the market. We are the official tracking and analytics partner of the NBA, MLS and EPL. We also work with other top basketball and soccer (football) leagues and clubs around the world.
• We generate meaningful and accurate data in the language of sport. Nearly every team in the NBA and ESPN uses our analytics and video platforms.
• We create cutting edge software and communication tools so we can deliver personalized and interactive technologies for leagues, managers, players, media and fans that save people time and get them what they want in ways that previously did not exist.
• We launched an innovative product, Clippers CourtVision, which won an NBA Innovation Award and Best in Technology at the 2019 Sports Business Awards, and has subsequently been used by ESPN, Turner Sports, FOX, NBATV, and NBA League Pass among others.
Soccer (Football) Data Specialist
We are looking for a hardworking, motivated individual to help with soccer (football) analytics. This position will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and marking hundreds of different soccer (football) actions. This will be accomplished using the in-house systems we developed using tracking data.
Qualifications:
● Experience playing or coaching soccer (football) at a competitive, amateur or semi-professional level
● Passion for and excellent understanding of the game of soccer (football)
● Strong background in the current landscape or recent past of any/all professional soccer (football) leagues
● Exceptional attention to detail, speed and accuracy
● Ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks
● Team player with a “can do” attitude
● Ability to work closely and cooperatively with others
Additional Position Details:
● Must be able to work according to the MLS and English Premier League (EPL) football schedule. This also includes holidays during the regular season (including the day after Christmas, Boxing Day (UK) and New Year's Day), holiday periods, evenings and weekends. The weekly schedule is subject to change based upon the MLS' and EPL’s schedule. A day’s schedule may be extended if a game goes into overtime.
● Must be available during early morning and weekend hours
● High school diploma or equivalent
● $15.00 per hour
● Local candidates preferred; position is not eligible for relocation benefits
● Full-time with benefits
- Founded
- Founded 2013
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
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