Project Employee - Wnba Stats Auditor (Fully On-Site)

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Position Summary: The WNBA Stats Adutiors will ensure accurate tracking and collection of game related statistics.

Major Responsibility:

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

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Expert proficiency with MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Comfort in an autonomous work environment
• This role will require a detail oriented person who is familiar with all major business departments in the NBA (i.e. Basketball Operations, Statistics, IT Services, Digital Media, and others)
• 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
• General basketball knowledge and familiarity with basketball statistics.
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) effectively, adhere to deadlines, and to set expectations with all stakeholders

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

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About the WNBA
The WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women. Featuring 12 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.