Simple Data Cleaning Assistant Needed (Sports Database)

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Summary

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented data cleaner to help review and correct player records in a sports database. The work is straightforward and repetitive: you’ll review a list of player entries with missing or incorrect identifiers, compare them against the source data we provide, and mark or correct the right information. We will personally train you and provide a clear written guide with examples. No sports knowledge is required. This is mainly careful web research and data entry. Responsibilities: Review assigned player records Match each player to the correct source profile Correct obvious data issues or flag uncertain matches Follow our step-by-step guide exactly Keep a simple log of completed work Requirements: Strong attention to detail Comfortable with repetitive data-entry work Basic spreadsheet skills Reliable communication and ability to follow instructions Able to identify when a match is uncertain instead of guessing Nice to have: Experience with data cleaning, web research, or sports data Familiarity with U.S. college football player names (not required) We will start with a small paid test batch. If your work is accurate and consistent, this can become ongoing work. Please include: Your hourly rate Your weekly availability A brief example of any data-entry, research, or spreadsheet work you have done Confirmation that you are comfortable flagging uncertain records rather than guessing

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $3.00

    -

    $8.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Data Cleaning
Data Entry
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About the client
Member since May 28, 2026
  • USA
    Fairburn5:36 AM
  • $1.2K total spent
    1 hire, 1 active
  • 108 hours
  • Sports & Recreation
    Small company (2-9 people)

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