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Sports Data Reporter

New York, NY · Remote

$50 - $100/day

Akara is seeking passionate sports fans to scout games and report live scores and play-by-play ... Strong sports knowledge, especially baseball and basketball * Concentrated under pressure

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Sports Data Reporter

Kansas City, MO · Remote

$50 - $100/day

Akara is seeking passionate sports fans to scout games and report live scores and play-by-play ... Strong sports knowledge, especially baseball and basketball * Concentrated under pressure

Director, Product Management

Nashville, TN · On-site

$225K - $235K/yr

... data, cross-sport intel, and scout-grade comparison tools. Scouting & recruiting product ... Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer ...

Director, Product Management

Nashville, TN · On-site

$225K - $235K/yr

... data, cross-sport intel, and scout-grade comparison tools. Scouting & recruiting product ... basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The ...

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How much do basketball data scout jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for basketball data scout in the United States is $13.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $8.65 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Basketball Data Scout vs Basketball Analyst?

AspectBasketball Data ScoutBasketball Analyst
Required CredentialsDegree in sports management, statistics, or related field; familiarity with data collection toolsDegree in sports analytics, statistics, or related; strong analytical and reporting skills
Work EnvironmentSports events, gyms, training facilities, data collection sitesOffice setting, data analysis labs, or remote work
Employer & Industry UsageSports teams, scouting agencies, college programsProfessional sports teams, media outlets, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for data collection rolesFocuses on data interpretation and strategic insights

While both roles involve working with basketball data, a Basketball Data Scout primarily focuses on collecting and recording game and player data in the field. In contrast, a Basketball Analyst interprets this data to provide strategic insights and reports. The roles complement each other but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Basketball Data Scout job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,866 per year, or $13.4 per hour.

Sports Data Reporter

Akara Markets

New York, NY • Remote

$50 - $100/day

Part-time

Posted 26 days ago

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Job description

Akara is seeking passionate sports fans to scout games and report live scores and play-by-play. This solo contractor role focuses on live game reporting across multiple sports, using a mobile live tracking app to deliver real-time updates. This is not a writing/news reporting role. Local travel to games is required, with ticket expenses covered for sports games in your area.

Responsibilities

  • Scout games to capture live, accurate detail and report real-time play-by-play
  • Utilize a mobile live tracking app for reporting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong sports knowledge, especially baseball and basketball
  • Concentrated under pressure
  • Effective time management for prompt coverage

Company Description

Akara Markets builds a real-time sports event feed for trading desks pricing in-play prediction markets. Backed by Alliance and Jump Crypto.