Subject Matter Expert - Sports (UK)

Subject Matter Expert - Sports (UK) DataForce is seeking analytical sports experts to evaluate AI responses on rules, performance, stats, athletes, competitions, and culture. Apply Now Work Location : Remote, within UK Engagement Model : Independent Contractor/Freelance Estimated Project Duration : 3 months Estimated Start Date : ASAP Role Summary We are looking for passionate, highly analytical Sports experts to help train and evaluate the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. As a Subject Matter Experts in Sports, you will review, rate, and correct AI-generated responses related to sports. Your expertise will ensure AI models understand sports rules, statistics, athlete performance, competitions, equipment, and sports culture accurately, safely, and helpfully. If you love analyzing games, breaking down strategies, and discussing player performance, this role is for you. Role Responsibilities Evaluate AI Output: Read prompts and multiple AI-generated responses related to sports, ranking them based on accuracy, helpfulness, tone, and formatting. Fact-Checking: Verify sports statistics, athlete records, competition results, historical moments, rules, and equipment details to identify AI “hallucinations” (incorrect or fabricated facts). Write Justifications: Provide clear, concise, and well-structured written explanations for why one AI response is better than another. Red Teaming: Test the limits of the AI by prompting it with complex or edge-case sports scenarios (e.g., rule interpretations, historical comparisons, advanced analytics questions). Role Requirements Deep Sports Expertise: Strong knowledge in one or more sports such as football/soccer, cricket , golf, Formula 1, or other competitive sports. This may come from experience as a sports blogger, podcaster, sports journalist or writer, coach, sports statistician, professional athlete, or equipment reviewer . Exceptional Written Communication: Native-level fluency in English with the ability to explain sports concepts, strategies, and statistics clearly to a broad audience. Analytical Mindset: You don’t just watch sports; you analyze performance, tactics, statistics, and trends. Attention to Detail: Ability to identify subtle factual errors, misleading statistics, or incorrect interpretations in written responses. Preferred Role Requirements Familiarity with advanced sports statistics, analytics tools, or performance metrics. Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains. To learn more about DataForce please visit us at https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce . Locations United Kingdom Remote status Fully Remote