Augmented Reality (Ar) Systems Technician (Football) - Italy

Buscojobs; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading sports technology company in Milan is seeking a local consultant operator to support Live Augmented Reality operations during football matches. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Italian and possess strong English skills, alongside previous experience in broadcast or live production. Candidates should be capable of working in high-pressure environments and flexible with working hours. Training will be provided, beginning in July, with an exciting opportunity to work closely with a passionate team.

Competenze

• Comfortable working in a high-pressure sports environment.
• Reliable and self-sufficient.

Mansioni

• Support the setup and operation of Live AR graphics systems at match venues.
• Serve as a communication bridge between local teams and international staff.
• Assist in managing logistical or technical issues on matchday.

Conoscenze

Fluent in Italian

Strong English communication skills

Solid hardware understanding

Previous broadcast or live production experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Introduction

Welcome to Hawk-Eye Innovations! I'm Angharad, the hiring manager for this position and the UEFA Resource Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I'm excited to introduce you to our innovative team. We are passionate about Football and dedicated to bringing the best experiences to our audience. Our team is constantly growing, and we are looking for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey.

Details

• Location: Milan
• Contract: Freelance
• Daily Rate: €234 Onwards, depending on experience and travel required
• Expected Start Date: July for training and August for Matches

What The Role Is All About

As part of our expansion in the use of Live Augmented Reality (Live AR) across European football broadcasts, we are seeking a local consultant operator in Milan to support one match per week in each territory for the upcoming season.

These operators will work closely with our CRP team during the transition phase and are expected to shadow initial matchdays, support as linguistic / cultural intermediaries, and eventually take over full Live AR operation responsibilities.

Working day expectations :

• Setup Day -> Starts around 9 am on the day before the Match Day
• Match Day -> Arrival up to 7 hours pre-Kick Off
• Match Day -> End of day up to 2 hours post-game completion
• The role requires the AR Operator to be flexible with work hours, depending on the needs of the onsite team

We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your tasks, but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do.

Please attach your CV in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the setup and operation of Live AR graphics systems at match venues
• Shadow CRP Live AR operators during initial matches (MD1-MD3)
• Serve as a communication bridge between local teams and international staff
• Ensure technical and operational standards are maintained on-site
• Assist in managing any logistical or technical issues on matchday
• Potentially travel for away matches if the Live AR match follows a non-home team

Required Skills & Experience

• Fluent in Italian, with strong English communication skills
• Solid hardware understanding - PCs, SDI routing, XLR / talkback systems
• Previous broadcast or live production experience
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure sports environment
• Reliable and self-sufficient with strong problem-solving skills
• Availability for training during July and August

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you believe that you excel in certain areas and possess the passion and desire to develop further, we encourage you to apply

Team Culture

We pride ourselves on our team culture. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every team member can contribute their best work. Our core values include :

• Innovation – We constantly seek new ways to improve and innovate in the sports entertainment industry.
• Teamwork – We celebrate our successes and learn from our experiences as a team.
• Passion – Our love for sports drives everything we do.

What Difficulties Might I Face?

Up to this point, I’m sure there have been many things that you find intriguing about the role, however, there can be difficult times :

• Working hours – Due to the nature of the sports industry, there will be work on midweek evenings, and we are expected to fulfil our roles until the last minute.
• Different time zones – Some support teams will be based in different countries in different time zones.
• High-pressure situations – Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide will bring high levels of pressure.

Application & Hiring Process

• Interview & Training Assessment – This stage will be a remote training assessment, followed by a virtual interview with our hiring managers.