Logo
job logo

Sports Analytics Evaluators

Mercor, New York, NY, United States


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.

Who We're Hiring 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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Sports Management, Economics, or a related field

Key Responsibilities

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

Role Details

Part-time (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling

Competitive rates: $40–$60/hour depending on expertise

#J-18808-Ljbffr