Talent Sourcer, Commercial / GTM & Technology (Contract)

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.  

About the Role

Join a central team that keeps Genius running smoothly - empowering product, tech, sales, and ops to focus on what they do best: driving the business forward.

We’re looking for a driven and strategic Talent Sourcer to help build exceptional Commercial / GTM, Product and Technology teams in our New York City office. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Recruiters to identify, engage, and nurture top-tier talent across revenue-generating and technical functions, including Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, Engineering, and Data.

As a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will be responsible for developing creative sourcing strategies, mapping talent markets, and building strong pipelines of diverse, high-quality candidates. You’ll play a critical role in shaping how we attract talent in the competitive NYC market, acting as both a brand ambassador and a strategic advisor to the TA function.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on research, outreach, and relationship-building,  and who is energized by connecting exceptional people with meaningful opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with TA Partners to deeply understand hiring needs across Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Partnerships) and Technology (Engineering, Product, Data, IT) functions.
  
  
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-caliber talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, AI, and other creative channels.
  
  
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines for critical and frequently hired roles, particularly in the competitive NYC market.
  
  
• Conduct market mapping and talent research to provide insights on competitor landscapes, compensation trends, and talent availability.
  
  
• Engage and assess passive candidates, conducting initial outreach and qualification conversations to evaluate alignment, motivation, and skill fit before handoff to Recruiters.
  
  
• Craft compelling outreach messaging that reflects our employer brand and resonates with both commercial and technical audiences.
  
  
• Track and report on sourcing metrics, including response rates, pipeline health, time-to-slate, and diversity representation.
  
  
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience, maintaining clear, timely communication throughout the sourcing and early screening stages.
  
  
• Continuously refine sourcing techniques, staying current on industry trends, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

Key Requirements: 

• Proven success sourcing technical talent across software engineering (frontend, backend, full-stack), data engineering/science, product management, and other specialized technical functions;
• Strong understanding of technical skill sets, frameworks, and tooling (e.g., modern programming languages, cloud platforms, data stacks) and the ability to assess technical alignment in initial conversations;
• Experience conducting technical market mapping, including competitor analysis and talent landscape research in New York;
• Ability to engage and qualify passive technical candidates, effectively evaluating skills, motivations, and culture add;
• Experience leveraging AI sourcing tools and talent intelligence platforms.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience supporting Commercial hiring (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Partnerships), with the ability to adapt sourcing strategies across revenue-generating functions will be advantageous.
• Experience conducting technical market mapping, including competitor analysis and talent landscape research in London
  
  

Initial term of six (6) months, with potential extension. The hourly range for this role is $45 - $50. We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. This role is based in our NYC office. 

One team, being brave, driving change  

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Diversity | Genius Sports. 

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