In-Ground Rugby League Correspondent - Huddersfield, England

Stats Perform group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports data company in Huddersfield is seeking an In-Ground Rugby League Correspondent. The role involves collecting real-time data during matches, ensuring accuracy in team line-ups, and strong communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of rugby, sound IT skills, and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work on weekends and in the evening.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the stadium one hour before kick-off to collect team sheets.
• Inform the office of any changes to the line-ups.
• Monitor team official sources to assure data accuracy.
• Collect live scoring data during the match.
• Communicate key events with staff in the office.

Skills

Knowledge of international and domestic players and teams

Sound IT skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to concentrate for long periods

Tools

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Overview

In-Ground Rugby League Correspondent - Huddersfield, England

You are a sports enthusiast and eager to work in the sports business?

You are passionate about Rugby League and have an eye for detail?

You’ve come to the right place!

Experience the thrill of collecting data in real time and shape the future of sport with us!

Responsibilities

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

Essentials / Qualifications

• 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.

About Us

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 distributes 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.

Next steps

We are looking forward to your application!