NBA Expert - Metadata Specialist

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Basketball Metadata Auditor

Type: Contract

Compensation: $25–$35/hour

Duration: Project-based

Commitment: Flexible hours

Role Responsibilities

• Review pre-labeled NBA game footage for accuracy and completeness .
• Audit sport-specific metadata tags such as play types, offensive sets, defensive schemes, player roles, fouls, game situations, shot clock context, and possession details .
• Ensure metadata aligns precisely with the unique prompts/cues associated with each video.
• Identify labeling inconsistencies, missing tags, or incorrect classifications.
• Refine and correct metadata to ensure high domain accuracy .
• Provide structured feedback on systematic labeling errors or edge cases .
• Maintain consistency in tagging logic across all videos .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Deep knowledge of NBA rules, gameplay mechanics, and terminology .
• Strong understanding of offensive systems (e.g., pick-and-roll, isolation, motion offense, horns sets, etc.).
• Strong understanding of defensive schemes (e.g., man-to-man, zone, switch-heavy defenses, drop coverage, traps, etc.).
• Strong understanding of game situations (e.g., clutch time, late-game execution, out-of-bounds plays, transition vs half-court, etc.).
• Strong understanding of foul identification and officiating mechanics .
• Prior experience in coaching, competitive playing, basketball analytics, film breakdown, scouting, or broadcast analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to follow structured annotation guidelines .

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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