Job Overview
Job TitleBasketball Analyst Remote
Job TypePart Time
Offered Salary$72,800
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Basketball Metadata Auditor
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $25–$35/hour
- Duration: Project-based
- Commitment: Flexible hours
Role Responsibilities
- Review pre-labeled NBA game footage for accuracy and completeness.
- Audit sport-specific metadata tags such as play types, offensive sets, defensive schemes, player roles, fouls, game situations, shot clock context, and possession details.
- Ensure metadata aligns precisely with the unique prompts/cues associated with each video.
- Identify labeling inconsistencies, missing tags, or incorrect classifications.
- Refine and correct metadata to ensure high domain accuracy.
- Provide structured feedback on systematic labeling errors or edge cases.
- Maintain consistency in tagging logic across all videos.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Deep knowledge of NBA rules, gameplay mechanics, and terminology.
- Strong understanding of offensive systems (e.g., pick-and-roll, isolation, motion offense, horns sets, etc.).
- Strong understanding of defensive schemes (e.g., man-to-man, zone, switch-heavy defenses, drop coverage, traps, etc.).
- Strong understanding of game situations (e.g., clutch time, late-game execution, out-of-bounds plays, transition vs half-court, etc.).
- Strong understanding of foul identification and officiating mechanics.
- Prior experience in coaching, competitive playing, basketball analytics, film breakdown, scouting, or broadcast analysis.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to follow structured annotation guidelines.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Basketball Analytics
- NBA Rules
- Metadata Tagging
- Film Breakdown
- Scouting
- Offensive Systems
- Defensive Schemes
- Attention to Detail
- Annotation Guidelines
- Data Auditing
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your deep NBA knowledge, analytical skills, and experience in film breakdown or scouting.
- Ace the AI interview: Be prepared to discuss basketball terminology, offensive/defensive strategies, and game situations.
- Follow instructions carefully: Pay close attention to all application steps and annotation guidelines provided.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize your ability to identify subtle errors and ensure metadata accuracy in your application.
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