Every year nearly 40,000 men and women apply to work as data journalists for Sportradar, the sports data and content company. Only 1% of those applicants are ultimately offered the position.
Data journalists are responsible for transmitting live data via mobile devices to the Sportradar servers in real-time. The job is all about speed and accuracy, and requires undivided attention and commitment.
That’s why all applicants undergo expansive training. First, they practice inputting data through a series of pre-recorded matches. Next they participate in an online tutorial. All the while, Sportradar supervisors are providing immediate feedback and evaluating an applicant’s potential.