Sports Analytics Evaluators
Mercor • Remote • Posted 49 days ago
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$50/task
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49d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is seeking expert evaluators to support a high-impact evaluation workflow in partnership with a leading AI research lab.
This project focuses on the Sports Analytics domain, where you will assess agent-generated research reports related to player statistics, team performance data, league standings, historical records, and game analytics.
Sports Analytics domain
Who We're Hiring
Sports Analytics, Data Analysis, Sports Management, Statistics, or related fields.
Educational Background
Key Responsibilities
Role Details
Mercor is seeking expert evaluators to support a high-impact evaluation workflow in partnership with a leading AI research lab. This project focuses on the Sports Analytics domain, where you will assess agent-generated research reports related to player statistics, team performance data, league standings, historical records, and game analytics. We are looking for evaluators with a background in Sports Analytics, Data Analysis, Sports Management, Statistics, or related fields. This role is ideal for professionals who have: 2–3 years of professional experience in sports analytics, performance analysis, sports data research, or related roles Experience working with player statistics, advanced metrics, and performance indicators Familiarity with team performance data, win-loss trends, and efficiency metrics Experience in analysing league standings, rankings, and seasonal comparisons Hands-on exposure to historical sports records and longitudinal performance data Experience interpreting game analytics such as play-by-play data, predictive models, or advanced statistical metrics Experience sourcing and validating sports datasets, statistical tables, and historical records from credible public sources Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent written communication skills Comfort working independently and asynchronously Educational Background: Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity Assess insights derived from player statistics, team metrics, and game analytics Verify statistical tables, historical records, and league data using reputable public sources Identify inconsistencies in performance analysis, comparative metrics, and trend interpretations Work independently to complete evaluations within deadlines Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks Part-time (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling Competitive rates: $40–$60/hour depending on expertise We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- 2–3 years of professional experience in sports analytics, performance analysis, sports data research, or related roles
- Experience working with player statistics, advanced metrics, and performance indicators
- Familiarity with team performance data, win-loss trends, and efficiency metrics
- Experience in analysing league standings, rankings, and seasonal comparisons
- Hands-on exposure to historical sports records and longitudinal performance data
- Experience interpreting game analytics such as play-by-play data, predictive models, or advanced statistical metrics
- Experience sourcing and validating sports datasets, statistical tables, and historical records from credible public sources
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills
- Comfort working independently and asynchronously
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Sports Management, Economics, or a related field
- Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity
- Assess insights derived from player statistics, team metrics, and game analytics
- Verify statistical tables, historical records, and league data using reputable public sources
- Identify inconsistencies in performance analysis, comparative metrics, and trend interpretations
- Work independently to complete evaluations within deadlines
- Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks
- Part-time (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling
- Competitive rates: $40–$60/hour depending on expertise
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Generalist
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Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($50/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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