Live Data Production Editor, Sports

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Job Description

We are presently looking for a Live Data Production Editor to join our Content team. This role is responsible for our online video metadata, a key part of the Gracenote video data ingestion platform, consuming data from the digital catalogs of media outlets like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and iTunes and preparing that data for curation by Gracenote's editorial teams. Companies like Comcast, Google, and Apple rely on Gracenote video metadata to power their products for millions of customers around the globe.

We are searching for highly motivated and knowledgeable sports gurus, specializing in American Football, Basketball, Hockey and Baseball. 

This is a part-time position and the hours for the position will fluctuate during the year due to league schedules. There will usually be 2-4 shifts scheduled per week with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when available. Ideal candidates will be available to work evenings during the week, and afternoons and evenings on weekends. 

The position requires the candidate being able to work from home with their own personal setup. The home setup would include a PC or Mac, keyboard, mouse, two monitors, camera for video meetings and training, and reliable high speed internet.

Responsibilities

The primary duties of this position are as follows:

• Monitors and records live statistics into sports specific software 

• Ensures all data entered is accurate and monitors the output of the content 

• Reports any concerns or issues to management in a timely manner 

• Ensures quality standards and procedures are maintained

Qualifications

• Availability on nights and weekends. Weekends may be specifically required.

• Strong keyboarding skills required. Must be able to balance high speed entry requirements with accuracy.

• Knowledge of main North American sports leagues recommended

• Ability to quickly learn new procedures, and follow them consistently and accurately

• Punctuality and reliability are essential due to the live nature of the work

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Strong communication skills 

• Proficient with computer applications

• Completion of high school preferred 

• The position requires the candidate being able to work from home with their own personal setup. The home setup would need to include a PC or Mac, keyboard, mouse, two monitors, camera for video meetings and training, and reliable high speed internet.

Additional Information

ABOUT THE TEAM

Gracenote, a Nielsen company, provides music, video, and sports content along with technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands, which is also a global standard for music and video recognition which is supported by the largest source of entertainment data. Gracenote features descriptions of more than 200 million tracks, TV listings for 85+ countries, and statistics from 4,500 sports leagues and competitions

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