Soccer Analyst - Game Evaluator
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, their investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Soccer Analyst - Game Evaluator
This is a Contract position with compensation ranging from $19 to $66 per hour. Games which are to be worked upon would be shared 24 to 72 hours before the game time.
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate live soccer games and review AI-generated play-by-play commentary and post-game analysis.
- Score the accuracy, insight, and entertainment value of AI sports coverage.
- Assess the AI’s understanding of player performance, game flow, and strategic decisions.
- Detect factual mistakes, poor interpretations, or stylistic inconsistencies in AI outputs.
- Provide clear written feedback highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with analysts and developers to enhance the AI’s soccer-specific reasoning and realism.
Qualifications (Must-Have)
- Soccer Expertise: Deep understanding of the game through playing, coaching, commentating, or passionate fandom.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate soccer strategies, narratives, and statistical insights.
- Communication Skills: Strong written English and ability to clearly articulate nuanced soccer insights.
- Tech Readiness: Comfortable using online evaluation tools and dashboards.
Application Process
The application process takes 20–30 minutes to complete and involves uploading a resume, an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting a form. Mercor's team reviews applications daily; completing all steps is crucial for consideration. 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
- Soccer analysis
- Game evaluation
- AI commentary review
- Sports analytics
- Factual error detection
- Strategic understanding
- Written communication
- Online tools proficiency
- Player performance assessment
- Feedback provision
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting elite talent with leading AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume for AI evaluation: Optimize your resume with keywords like "soccer expertise," "analytical thinking," and "AI feedback" for the Soccer Analyst - Game Evaluator role.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating your deep soccer knowledge, analytical abilities, and experience in evaluating game flow concisely.
- Showcase feedback examples: Be ready to discuss specific instances where you've provided constructive feedback on complex analysis or content.
- Emphasize online tool comfort: Highlight your proficiency with digital evaluation platforms and dashboards, as tech readiness is a must-have qualification.
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