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.
THE ROLE:
Join a central Ops team that keeps Genius running smoothly - empowering our teams to focus on what they do best: driving the business forward.
As a Sports Scheduling Planner within the Workforce team, you will be responsible for scheduling and planning the daily workflows of your teams. You will be working closely with all relevant teams involved in our products. The role requires a combination of good planning and organizational skills. Focused on content distribution, work schedule optimization, hours distribution, and database compilation.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Shift Scheduling Ownership – Manage long-term shift planning aligned with monthly content and coverage requirements.
- Vacation Planning and Tracking – Monitor and align vacation requests against operational needs and targets.
- Absence Management – Process and maintain accurate records of sick leave and other absences.
- Training Coordination – Schedule and track training activities to meet predefined staffing and coverage goals.
- Content Analysis – Analyse and monitor monthly transferred content to support operational insights.
- Reporting and Data Consolidation – Collect, verify, and consolidate data for the Workforce Team’s monthly reporting.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Language Proficiency – Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
- Tech Savvy – Confident using MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Communication – Clear, effective communicator across teams and stakeholders.
- Adaptability – Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and schedules.
- Detail-Oriented – High accuracy in scheduling, reporting, and data handling.
- Team Player & Independent Worker – Comfortable in both settings.
- Multitasking – Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines at once.
- Sports passion – Genuine interest and understanding in global sports and tournaments.
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.
Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
Skills Required
- High attention to detail in operational tasks, reporting, and data tracking
- Strong problem-solving skills to assess issues and implement practical solutions
- Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines
- Resilience and performance under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Data competency: confident collecting, organising, analysing and reporting operational data
What the Team is Saying
Genius Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company-wide time off between Christmas and New Year, a dedicated World Mental Health Day, and a paid Volunteer Day expand core PTO. Feedback suggests these extras meaningfully enhance rest and balance beyond standard leave.
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Flexible Benefits — A Workcation option enables working from anywhere for 30 days annually, alongside remote and hybrid arrangements. Feedback suggests this flexibility supports varied personal and location needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health benefits are offered with access to local Employee Assistance Programs, with some listings also noting pet insurance. Feedback suggests the breadth of coverage addresses diverse healthcare needs.
Genius Sports Insights
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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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
