Freelance Sports Data Scout - Football & Basketball

About the role

Sport Data Africa, working with FeedConstruct, is recruiting freelance sports scouts in Libya to cover live football and basketball matches at stadiums. The work is freelance and part-time, covering the Libyan football and basketball leagues, with payment per match and ongoing recruitment.

Key responsibilities

• Attend football and basketball matches physically at the stadium.
• Report live match events and statistics using the mobile application.
• For football: record goals, corners, yellow cards, red cards, substitutions and penalties.
• For basketball: record scores, fouls, timeouts and other important game events and statistics.
• Follow the company's reporting procedures and quality standards.
• Communicate with the operations team when necessary and complete assigned matches professionally and on time.

Required profile

• Based in Libya, preferably near a sports stadium; locations of interest include Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, Al Bayda, Zawiya, Zliten, Ajdabiya, Tobruk, Sabha, Sirte, Derna, Khoms, Gharyan and Tarhuna.
• Good knowledge of football and/or basketball.
• Ability to attend matches physically at the stadium.
• Punctual, reliable and detail-oriented, available on match days including weekends.

Required skills

• Android smartphone compatible with the application.
• Reliable internet connection and sufficient mobile data.
• Basic English communication skills.

What we offer

• Payment for each match successfully covered, with extra matches possible depending on availability and performance.
• Training and operational guidance provided.

To apply, send your full name, city of residence, phone number, preferred sport (football or basketball) and previous experience in sports reporting.