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Sports Data Reporter

Chicago, IL · Remote

$50 - $100/day

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 ...

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Sports Data Reporter

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$250 - $500/wk

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 ...

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Sports Data Reporter

Miami, FL · Remote

$50 - $100/day

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 ...

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Sports Data Reporter

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$50 - $100/day

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 ...

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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. This solo contractor role focuses on live game reporting across multiple sports, using a mobile live ...

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Sports Data Reporter

Seattle, WA · Remote

$50 - $100/day

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 ...

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Sports Data Reporter

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$50 - $100/day

Akara offers courtside intelligence for sports betting, seeking passionate sports fans to scout games and report live scores and play-by-play. This solo contractor role focuses on live game reporting ...

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Sports Data Reporter

Washington, DC · Remote

$50 - $100/day

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 ...

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How much do overnight sports data scout jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight sports 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 an overnight sports data scout?

Overnight Sports Data Scouts are professionals who collect, analyze, and report real-time data from sports events that occur during nighttime or in different time zones. Their work involves watching live games, recording player statistics, and providing accurate data to sports organizations, betting companies, and media outlets. These scouts ensure that up-to-date and reliable information is available for use in sports analytics, broadcasts, and betting markets. The role often requires attention to detail, a solid understanding of various sports, and the ability to work unusual hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight sports data scout?

To thrive as an Overnight Sports Data Scout, you need a strong understanding of various sports, attention to detail, and quick decision-making skills, often supported by experience in sports analysis or statistics. Familiarity with live data entry software, real-time reporting tools, and sometimes certifications like Sports Data Analytics can be essential. Excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently under time pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate, timely data collection and reporting, which are critical for the integrity and value of sports analytics and betting industries.

What are some common challenges faced by overnight sports data scouts, and how can they be addressed?

Overnight Sports Data Scouts often work during non-traditional hours, which can pose challenges in maintaining work-life balance and staying alert throughout shifts. Additionally, the fast-paced nature of live sports requires scouts to be highly attentive and precise to capture real-time data accurately. Building strong time-management skills, practicing healthy sleep habits, and staying engaged with team communication tools can help mitigate these challenges and ensure high-quality performance.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Sports 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 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,866 per year, or $13.4 per hour.

Scouting Heroes College Football Data Scout - Kalamazoo, MI

AEG

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

$25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Scouting Heroes is seeking a College Football Data Scout with a passion for sports to join our team. In this role, you will attend college football games and collect live play-by-play data. This is an excellent opportunity for sports enthusiasts with a high attention to detail, strong communication skills and ability to work in a high-stakes environment.
What You'll Do as a Data Scout
  • Attend Western Michigan Football games and potentially other schools in your current region and surrounding areas of up to a 1-hour travel distance.
  • Record and collect in-time real data on our Data Collection Tool
  • Work closely with the game-day support team to ensure data is being recorded quickly and accurately. Collect data for College Football games

What You'll Bring
  • Reliability. We are looking for people who can commit to every game that is planned for coverage in their area. We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to "no-shows."
  • Driven Work Ethic. Must be one who communicates quickly, wants to learn, is ready to work, and enters data within the company expectations.
  • Communication. We are looking for people who are very comfortable on the phone, responsive via email, and any other company communication platforms. Communication is essential to this position.
  • Preparation. We take training seriously and achieve the determined deadlines so you can apply that knowledge into entering perfect data on game days. This is a fast paced, high intensity environment.
  • Honesty. Integrity is critical to the overall collection of sports data.
  • Football Knowledge. Must have interest in College Football. Knowing the rules and having the drive to shore up any gaps in rules knowledge will be needed.
  • Feedback. Work closely with our Scouting Operations teams to ask questions. We want you to succeed in training and we give you the tools to do so.
  • Have fun. We are a fast paced, small team that prides itself on continually improving. We are looking for people that thrive in fast-paced, competitive, and high stress situations.

Requirements
  • Must have full availability during the 2025-2026 College Football season. This includes weekends/week nights. The typical amount of games ranges from 3 - 7 but could be more dependent on the area you are located
  • Must be located within 1-hour travel distance of the College Team that you are applying for
  • Strong knowledge of College Football (Tip : Make sure you come to the interview prepared with knowledge of any rule changes for this season)
  • Must have a smartphone and along with access to a computer
  • Strong comfort level with technology, specifically iPhones
  • Fluent English in speaking and writing
  • Reliable transportation

Important - PLEASE READ
  • This is a part-time, independent contractor role for the 2025-2026 College Football season. Performance dictating, there is the potential of additional contracts for other sports and/or seasons.
  • Interviews start in early April and upon hire, the training would begin in late July.
  • If you are selected for an interview you will receive an email via TeamworkOnline inviting you to select a date and time for an interview (reminder to check your spam folder).
  • Please check your spam folder, as interview invites have gone to spam in the past.
  • A cover letter will be required when applying. We are looking for a paragraph on why you think you'd be a fit for the role and also why you are interested in College Football.
  • Interviews will be done using Google Meet or Zoom. You will be quizzed on college football rules and procedures (be sure to study up on your referee signals). You will also be asked some questions regarding the previous college football season.

As an official affiliate of DraftKings, Scouting Heroes connects top talent with dynamic opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992