Project Employee, WNBA Stats Auditor

National Basketball Association (NBA)•Secaucus, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The WNBA Stats Auditors will ensure accurate tracking and collection of game related statistics. This role will serve as a WNBA statistical liaison, responding to inquiries and internal & external stakeholder requests. Duties include a secondary review of WNBA games after the initial review handled by reviewers out of the NJ office and notification of the parties regarding corrections. The WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women. Featuring 15 teams, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and social responsibility. Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content and community outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it. At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world. As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success. Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Requirements

General basketball knowledge and familiarity with basketball statistics.
Familiarity with all major business departments in the NBA (i.e. Basketball Operations, Statistics, IT Services, Digital Media, and others).
Comfort in an autonomous work environment.
Ability to take direction but primarily think outside of the box and deduce what additional steps need to take place in order to drive towards the end-goal.
Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) effectively.
Adhere to deadlines.
Ability to set expectations with all stakeholders.
Expert proficiency with MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Serve as a WNBA statistical liaison, responding to inquiries and internal & external stakeholder requests.
Perform secondary review of WNBA games after initial review handled by reviewers out of NJ office.
Notify parties regarding corrections to statistics.