Simply.TV is a global company with over 400 employees dedicated to creating the world’s best TV, movie, and sports data. Our mission is to power content discovery for millions of viewers worldwide by ensuring every title, match, and piece of content is accurate and engaging. We are passionate about making the experience of finding the right show or game effortless, and we are looking to connect with detail-oriented individuals who share this enthusiasm. Although there is no current open position, we invite candidates to join our TV & Streaming Editorial Talent Pool to be considered for future opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sports Data Editor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and completeness of sports information used by our customers. Your tasks will include researching and verifying data related to sports events, leagues, teams, players, schedules, and results. You will create, update, and maintain sports records within our database, ensuring metadata for fixtures, venues, participants, and event details is precise and consistent. Identifying and correcting errors such as missing, duplicated, or inconsistent data is essential. You will rely on trusted sports sources to validate and enrich information, monitor schedule changes including postponements or cancellations, and adhere to internal editorial guidelines and quality standards. This role requires working efficiently with large volumes of data, especially during live events, and collaborating with colleagues when clarification or further investigation is needed. Continuous learning of new tools, processes, and sports content standards will be part of your development.
Required Qualifications
- Location: Pakistan
- Strong knowledge of European football leagues including Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1, with broader international sports awareness considered an advantage
- Ability to recognize major teams, leagues, competitions, common abbreviations, and seasonal structures
- Genuine passion for sports and habitually following sports news and results
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling large datasets
- Proficiency in researching and verifying information using reliable online sources
- Good written English skills with a solid understanding of sports terminology
- Ability to work independently, follow detailed guidelines, and consistently meet quality standards
- Comfortable with repetitive, data-intensive tasks across multiple sports or competitions
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Broader knowledge of international sports such as tennis, motorsport, combat sports, golf, or other major global sports
- Previous experience in sports data, sports media, TV metadata, editorial or data-entry roles, statistics, or sports databases
- Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, or internal data management tools
- Understanding of sports scheduling formats including fixtures, tournaments, playoffs, and divisions
- Experience working in international or remote teams
Candidates should note that CVs must be submitted in English.
This opportunity is offered on a freelance basis, with compensation up to €450 per month for a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week. Joining our Talent Pool means you will be among the first to be contacted when a relevant project or position becomes available at Simply.TV. We encourage those passionate about sports, TV, and streaming content to apply and become part of our dynamic global team.