Soccer In-Ground Correspondent - Kolkatta, India

Become an In-Ground Correspondent for Soccer

What is the job purpose:

To be an In-Ground Correspondent working on behalf of
Stats Perform to collect our Opta data for analysis within the collection hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely delivery of team-sheets and pre-game information in line with Opta deadlines. Analysts are expected to be at the ground up to 90 minutes before kick-off.

• Collection of in-play statistics and analysis live from the venues.

• Working in collaboration with In-Office analysts to provide accurate live data during the matches.

• Confirmation and clarification of data collected via official sources where possible and appropriate.

• Acquire specialist knowledge of the teams designated to you in order to ensure high-quality live analysis.

Personal Competencies Required:
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Reliability and Availability - Analysts are expected to be available for the vast majority if not all of their designated team’s home matches.



These will take place on weekends and weekday evenings with some matches taking place at other times. Weekend working is a given

• Understanding of the Game - Analysts must have an established knowledge of Soccer including matchday procedures, in-game events, and some knowledge of the team(s) in their area.

• Punctuality and Diligence - All Opta staff must understand the importance of punctuality surrounding live matches and the diligence required when covering such events. Honesty, integrity, and attention to detail are all vitally key characteristics of any Opta analyst.

• Interpretation and Communication - Analysts need to have the ability to interpret what they are seeing in front of them in an accurate and timely fashion before communicating it clearly and concisely to the In-Office Analyst they are working with.

• Training and Development - Analysts are expected to commit to ongoing training and improvement via specific, ongoing feedback and quality assu

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