NBA Basketball Expert & Metadata Auditor at Mercor

NBA Basketball Expert & Metadata Auditor | $25–35/hr | Remote (USA)

We are looking for seasoned NBA basketball experts to audit and refine sport-specific metadata for a curated set of pre-labeled NBA game videos. This is a focused, project-based role ideal for individuals with deep knowledge of NBA gameplay, strategy, and terminology.

Project Scope

• Volume: 30 NBA game videos
• Length: Approximately 20 minutes per video
• Task Type: Metadata auditing, validation, and refinement

Key Responsibilities

• Review pre-labeled NBA game footage for accuracy and completeness
• Audit sport-specific metadata tags including play types, offensive sets, defensive schemes, player roles, fouls, shot clock context, and possession details
• Ensure all metadata aligns precisely with the unique prompts and 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 and edge cases
• Maintain consistent tagging logic across all 30 videos

Required Qualifications

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