Remote Baseball Operator

Who is a Remote Baseball Operator at SMT?Are you a baseball fan? Have you always dreamt of a job working in sports data collection? Are you an avid gamer used to reacting to fast-paced action and using hotkeys? If you answered yes, here’s your chance to knock it out of the park with SMT as a Remote Baseball Operator! As an Operator, you will be on the front lines of cutting-edge data collection in sports. By operating SMT’s baseball tracking system (6th Tool), Operators help gather and refine data that will be used by baseball organizations across all levels of play. This opportunity requires an exceptional attention span to simultaneously monitor computer applications, follow the events of the game without becoming distracted and effectively communicate with other team members. What is Your Daily Impact at SMT?If you join our team as a Remote Baseball Operator, you will work from your home-office computer using remote login applications to connect to system computers. You will then be following the action of your assigned game and ensuring the accuracy of our data collection. Game shifts are typically 4-5 hours based on the length of the game. You will collaborate and relay any issues to our baseball operations team. Additional responsibilities include:Simultaneously monitoring four computer applications with exceptional attention to detailFollowing all events of the game without becoming distractedCompleting ball trajectories and player paths for each pitch of the gameUsing critical thinking to quickly process feedback from the system, understand what is needed, and adjust in real time.What Do You Bring to SMT?Some of the key skills and abilities we're looking for in our new teammates include:Through understanding of the game of baseball, including terminology, rules and strategy Extensive PC gaming knowledge. Specifically, being able to efficiently utilize keyboard hotkeys in a quick-paced, gaming-like environment is preferredAvailability to work weekend games, as well as the occasional weeknight or weekday games as neededGeneral understanding of computer hardware, software and general Windows OS structure is preferredExcellent attention to detail and critical thinking skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills through Slack or phone callsAbility to work well under pressure and complete time-sensitive tasks What Can SMT Offer You?Our baseball Operators start at $17/hour and provide flexible scheduling and the ability to work from home. This is a part-time, seasonal position with your schedule based on the fall and spring baseball seasons. You will get to work in a highly collaborative and supportive environment, and as we continue to expand and support other sports, high performing operators may be given the chance to work with different sports broadcasts and technology at SMT.Who is SMT?SMT is the leader in real-time data and graphics solutions for the biggest events in sports. From the famous Yellow First Down Line to leading-edge analytics, virtual enhancements and behind-the-scenes tools like video board production and talent prompters, SMT powers the fan experience across every screen and stadium.For over 40 years, we’ve helped shape the broadcast and in-venue presentation of the Olympics, Super Bowls, Triple Crowns, tennis Grand Slams, golf majors, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, NCAA tournaments and more.But we’re more than our tech: Our team thrives on the adrenaline of live sports. We travel together, work hard together and form lifelong bonds along the way. Whether we’re launching graphics during a game or hitting the lanes for our bowling league, we’ve got each other’s backs.Are you ready to be a game changer? Learn more at SMT.com or follow us on social. Are you ready to join the SMT Team and become a Game Changer?  Apply Now! SMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability. SMT participates in E-Verify.

Salary : $17