Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Basketball Court Data & Content Specialist to help expand and maintain our basketball court database. This role involves researching, verifying, and adding basketball courts to our app with accurate information, high-quality descriptions, and consistent formatting.

The ideal candidate is highly skilled at online research, has strong critical thinking abilities, and can distinguish between verified facts and assumptions. A passion for basketball and familiarity with courts, facilities, and basketball culture is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify basketball courts from a variety of sources, including:
  • Google Maps
  • Apple Maps
  • Social media platforms
  • Official websites
  • Photos and user-generated content
  • AI-assisted research tools
  • Local community resources
• Verify and cross-reference information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Add new basketball courts to the app with detailed and accurate information.
• Maintain and update existing court listings when new information becomes available.
• Write and curate court descriptions that match the app's editorial style and tone.
• Ensure all content is professional, grammatically correct, and free of spelling errors.
• Evaluate the reliability of sources and use sound judgment when information is incomplete or conflicting.
• Document findings clearly and communicate any uncertainties or data issues to the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional internet research and information-gathering skills.
• Strong logical reasoning and ability to derive accurate conclusions from multiple sources.
• Experience using mapping platforms such as Google Maps and Apple Maps.
• Excellent written English, including spelling, grammar, and professional communication.
• Ability to identify, verify, and organize large amounts of information efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Comfortable using AI tools to assist research while independently validating information.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basketball courts, facilities, and basketball culture.
• Experience in content moderation, database management, data entry, or location-based content curation.
• Familiarity with social media research techniques and local community groups.
• Experience writing location descriptions, travel content, or directory listings.

What Success Looks Like

• Courts are added with complete and accurate information.
• Descriptions are engaging, informative, and consistent with the app's style.
• Information is thoroughly verified and supported by reliable sources.
• New courts are discovered proactively and added efficiently.
• Minimal errors, corrections, or duplicate entries.

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy finding information that others miss, can piece together facts from multiple sources, and take pride in creating accurate, high-quality content. You're comfortable researching online, writing polished descriptions, and ensuring every court listing meets a high standard of accuracy and professionalism. A genuine interest in basketball is a significant advantage.