Data Journalist Organisation Sportsdata Salary Competitive Location Lancashire + Yorkshire + Midlands Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 1 September 2024 Job Description Sportsdata is a global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content for its clients around the world. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to media companies, bookmakers, sports federations and state authorities.The data journalist position involves attending sports events to collect the live data in real time with our mobile applications. Our system is based on our unique data extraction and supervision technology for highest quality standard, combined with a complex scout and video signal monitoring system.Job responsibilities:• Attend Rugby League venues for statistic gathering.• Comply with the moral code of the profession.• Observe kick off times, venue details and inform us when there are changes.Professional requirements:• Fluent in English (written and spoken).• Must have a comprehensive understanding of Rugby League, know the game and the rules.• Understanding and demonstrable experience with modern communication devices.• Good knowledge of UK Rugby League Competitions.• Applicant to be based in the UK.• Integrity and morality.• Good observation and deduction skills.• Computer proficiency.Payment:Payment is competitive. Transport and ticket costs will also be reimbursed.We also allow scouts to invoice a €2 cost when they must use their own 3/4g data How to apply Please apply via this link; https://www.sportsdata.ag/application/data-journalist/ Share X LinkedIn Email