By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.
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This role is part of Genius' team that helps sports leagues and teams boost performance on and off the field using cutting-edge tech, analytics, and visual insights.
We’re looking for a Match Lead to support live football and basketball operations. In this role, you’ll help run live games using Genius Sports technology, making sure tracking and event data is accurate and delivered on time.
You’ll lead Operators during live shifts, stay focused during game play, and give clear feedback to help improve our systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities- Lead a group of Operators across 1–2 football games per shift.
- Track and confirm key game events, including dead balls, stoppage time and similar moments.
- Confirm teams, line-ups, players and player markings before and during games.
- Stay focused during live ball situations and support accurate event data delivery.
- Join post-game meetings and share clear feedback with Operators and Operations Managers.
- Complete marking tasks that help improve the accuracy and design of our systems.
- Strong attention to detail, even in loud or distracting environments.
- Good communication skills, especially when working under pressure.
- Confidence making quick decisions during live events.
- Ability to work well with remote colleagues and live operations teams.
- Strong punctuality and reliability for shifts linked to live game schedules.
- Good working knowledge of Google and Microsoft tools, especially Excel or Google Sheets.
- A proactive, adaptable and accountable approach to sensitive business information.
- 15-30 hours of availability each week.
*Each shift will last up to 6 hours, up to 30 hours per week which can be early mornings or late nights
- How to lead, train or support other team members.
- How to report issues clearly and help improve team performance.
- Live sports operations or event data workflows.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.
Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
Skills Required
- Strong attention to detail, even in loud or distracting environments
- Good communication skills under pressure
- Confidence making quick decisions during live events
- Ability to work well with remote colleagues and live operations teams
- Punctuality and reliability for shifts tied to live game schedules
- Good working knowledge of Google and Microsoft tools, especially Excel or Google Sheets
- Proactive, adaptable and accountable approach to handling sensitive business information
- Availability 15-30 hours per week, shifts up to 6 hours, may include early mornings or late nights
- Experience leading, training or supporting other team members
- Familiarity with live sports operations or event data workflows
What the Team is Saying
Genius Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core time off includes annual leave plus extra days for local holidays, a Christmas-to-New-Year shutdown, World Mental Health Day, and a paid volunteering day. Structured PTO and sick leave details are also described alongside these company-wide breaks.
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Healthcare Strength — The package features medical, dental and vision coverage with mental-health support and access to local EAPs. Health coverage is positioned as a strong aspect of the overall offering.
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Flexible Benefits — A distinctive workcation allows working from anywhere for up to 30 days per year, alongside hybrid/remote options. Location-tailored discounts, office clubs, and social events add flexibility in how benefits are experienced.
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What We Do
Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it. Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform, GeniusIQ. By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds, GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation, fan engagement, advertising, and sports betting. Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, working with the likes of the NFL, NBA, EPL, FIBA, ESPN, Sky Sports, Flutter, DraftKings and 100s more. We're headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Los Angeles, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Singapore, Lausanne, Manchester and Melbourne.
Why Work With Us
We are one team, being brave, driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture, where we think, feel and act like One Genius. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference, driving our vision to be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.
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