Data Editor (Sports) - Talent Pool - Pakistan

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 show, game, and piece of content is accurate and engaging. We are passionate about making the experience of finding the right entertainment effortless and seamless. If you share this passion and have an eye for detail, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.

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 details about sports events, leagues, teams, players, schedules, and results. You will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining sports records in our database, reviewing metadata related to fixtures, competitions, venues, and participants. Identifying and correcting missing or inconsistent data is essential, as is using reliable sources to validate and enrich information. You will monitor schedule changes such as postponements or cancellations, ensuring our data reflects the latest updates. Adhering to internal editorial guidelines and quality standards will be key to maintaining consistency. The role requires working efficiently with large volumes of data, especially during live events, and collaborating with colleagues to clarify or investigate information. You will also be expected to learn new tools, processes, and content standards as projects evolve.

Required Qualifications
Candidates must be based in Pakistan and have strong knowledge of European football leagues including the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1. A broader understanding of international sports coverage is advantageous. You should be able to recognize major teams, leagues, competitions, common abbreviations, and season structures. A genuine interest in sports and a habit of regularly following sports news and results are essential. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with large datasets are required. Comfort with researching and verifying information through reliable online sources is important. Good written English skills and the ability to understand sports terminology in English are necessary. Candidates must be able to work independently, follow detailed guidelines, and consistently meet quality standards. The role involves repetitive, data-heavy work across multiple sports or competitions, so resilience and focus are important.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Broader knowledge of international sports such as tennis, motorsport, combat sports, or golf is a plus. Previous experience in sports data, sports media, TV metadata, editorial or data-entry work, statistics, or sports databases will be beneficial. Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, or internal data tools is preferred. Understanding sports scheduling, fixtures, tournaments, playoffs, and event formats will help you excel. Experience working in an international or remote team environment is also advantageous.

This opportunity is not currently an open position but serves as a way to join our TV & Streaming Editorial Talent Pool. By applying, you allow us to get to know your skills ahead of future projects or openings. If your profile matches our needs, you will be invited to complete a short skills test followed by a screening interview. Successful candidates will be among the first contacted when relevant roles become available.

The collaboration is based on a freelancer setup, with compensation up to €450 per month for full-time allocation (40 hours per week). Please note that only CVs submitted in English will be considered.

If you are passionate about sports, entertainment content, and working with data in a global team, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing community.