Sports Game Operations Coordinator-Remote
We have Contract role Sports Game Operations Coordinator-Remote for our client at Chicago IL . Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position. Position Details: Sports Game Operations Coordinator-Remote-Chicago IL Location : Remote Project Duration : 12+ months of contract Pay rate : $20 to $21 an hour on W2 Job Description: Yahoo Sports is looking for a detail-oriented operator to join its fantasy product team and help administer daily fantasy games. This candidate should have sports knowledge across multiple sports and leagues, with a particular focus on football (NFL and college), basketball (NBA and college, men s and women s) and baseball (MLB). Responsibilities: • Monitor sporting events during the live window to ensure accuracy of contest scoring • Generate contest parameters and question sets for upcoming sporting events • Collaborate with product team on contest ideation • Interact with fans and users via on-platform discussions to maintain engagement during the live window • Operate independently with strong attention to detail • Proactively monitor games, transactions and social media to flag newsworthy stories and topics to inform upcoming contest schedule Minimum Qualifications: • At least two years of experience in gaming contest administration or operations • Strong knowledge and passion for all major sports • Must be willing to work nights/weekends around sporting events • Experience working with data and fluency in Google Sheets • Strong attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: • History of working in sports or sports-adjacent businesses at off-peak hours • Knowledge of key sports betting concepts (betting experience not expected but understanding sportsbook offerings and odds making concepts is preferred) Apply tot his job