Also called: Data Scout, Live Data Collector
Watches games live and records every event (shots, fouls, possessions) into data feeds used by media and betting companies.
At a stadium or watching a stream, they tap events into an app the instant they happen. Their data powers live scores and in-game betting odds around the world. Many work part-time.
Estimate; often paid per game.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; fast, accurate data entry and sports knowledge.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Statistics.
Shrinking. Steady demand from data companies.
High risk for 10 years. Computer vision now captures live events automatically, replacing most manual logging.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to sports data companies (Sportradar, Genius Sports, Stats Perform) for live data collector roles
Classes: Computer applications, Statistics, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-9021.
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