Lead National Scout

Lead Scout (Scouting & Content Operations)

About the Role

NXTPRO Sports is seeking a Lead Scout to oversee and scale our national scouting and basketball content ecosystem. This leadership role is responsible for managing a distributed network of scouts, ensuring high-quality and consistent player evaluations, and transforming scouting insights into impactful, data-driven digital content.

The Lead Scout serves as a key connector between scouting, marketing, and publishing, helping guide NXTPRO’s voice and credibility within the grassroots basketball landscape. This position blends talent evaluation, editorial leadership, analytics, relationship management, and digital publishing, with a focus on maintaining excellence while supporting national growth.

Key ResponsibilitiesScouting Operations & Leadership

• Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, and annual scouting reports supported by a centralized scouting database.
• Build, manage, and mentor a national network of scouts, ensuring alignment with NXTPRO standards and expectations.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new scouts, fostering long-term engagement and professional development.
• Stay current with modern scouting methodologies and best practices through active involvement in the basketball scouting community.
• Network and collaborate with coaches, players, programs, and basketball organizations to expand NXTPRO’s reach and credibility.

Content & Editorial Oversight

• Write, edit, and publish scouting articles with a focus on accuracy, insight, and brand consistency.
• Serve as editorial lead, providing guidance, feedback, and quality control for scout-submitted content.
• Manage article workflows, approvals, deadlines, and task assignments through a project management system.
• Coordinate live broadcasts, interviews, and digital shows highlighting players, teams, and key voices in basketball.

Data, Analytics & Platforms

• Build and manage state-by-state player databases, including scouting notes, statistics, and historical tracking.
• Track and analyze content performance metrics such as article output, subscriber growth, social engagement, and audience trends.
• Report insights and performance summaries to leadership to inform content and scouting strategy.
• Train scouts on NXTPRO’s publishing platform and website tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Oversee daily website content operations, monitoring presentation, functionality, and usability while coordinating with technical support on issues or improvements.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Report directly to the Marketing Director, providing regular updates on scouting coverage, content performance, and strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and media teams to align scouting content with broader brand initiatives.

Production Focus Areas

(Subject to adjustment based on organizational priorities)

• Scouting articles and written analysis
• Brand growth through digital content and audience engagement
• Database development and staff management

Qualifications

• Strong background in grassroots, high school, and AAU basketball evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in scouting, sports media, editorial leadership, or related roles.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.
• Experience managing contributors, workflows, or distributed teams.
• Comfort working with data, analytics, and content performance metrics.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and project management tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $40,000 annually
• Employment Type: Full-time, W-2
• Benefits Eligible:
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off (subject to pre-approval)