Football Video Systems Technician - Carrara

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

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading sports technology company in Italy is hiring a Football Video Systems Technician. This role involves managing technical systems during live football events. Candidates should have strong organisational and problem-solving skills and be comfortable working flexible hours, often on weekends. Experience in broadcast technology is preferred. Join the dynamic team at Hawk-Eye Innovations to contribute to major football tournaments worldwide.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for travel

Technical training and development

Competenze

• Comfortable working in English.
• Able to adapt to flexible working conditions.
• A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast.

Mansioni

• Supervise and manage technical equipment for Football systems.
• Connect Control Room with Remote Centre.
• Monitor GLT and VAR systems during matches.

Conoscenze

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Proactive attitude

Strumenti

Video Technology

Broadcast Equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Location : The majority of work will take place on-site at stadiums in Carrara, with further opportunities for travel across Italy and Europe.

Contract : Freelance, Casual

Salary : Starting from €130 daily rate, based on experience

Start Date : Immediate

What The Job Is All About

We are recruiting to fill Football Video Systems Technician roles within our expanding operations in the Serie A and Serie B. There may be opportunities to work across tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology as part of a dedicated and dynamic team.

Working day expectations :

• Match Day ->

Arrival up to 7 hours pre-Kick Off

Match Day ->

End of day up to 2 hours post game completion

There are also varied needs during the setup day / s which may require the assistants to be present on the day / s before match day.

The role requires the consultant to be flexible with work hours depending on the needs of the onsite team

We are looking for committed and passionate people that are willing, and able to work throughout the football season. Please consider that this work is likely to be mostly on the weekend with some midweek fixtures.

We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your match day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do. Working as a Football Technology Operations Assistant, is a great entry level route into full time employment with Hawk-Eye Innovations ltd.

Please attach your CV in English

Key Responsibilities

The main purpose of this role is to supervise and manage all the technical equipment present in the stadium for three of our Football systems : Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Goal-Line Technology (GLT) and Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS).

You can find the more specific responsibilities here :

Check that all the servers and equipment present on the van or in the Control Room are functioning and resolve the problems if necessary;

Connect the Control Room with the Remote Centre and test the connection with the Technical Guarantee in Lissone;

Check correct installation of the audio and Referee Review Area (RRA) system on the sidelines and test with Lissone;

Take the video signals from the control medium of all the cameras that frame the field and provide our outputs for : GLT / Semi Automatic Offside (SAO); VAR; VORcam;

Fill in the checklist relating to your role, reporting any uncompleted checks and specifying the reason;

Monitor the GLT and VAR systems during the match, communicating any problems to the Remote Centre news station and resolving them with the support of the latter;

Fill in your sections in the match report and all the documents assigned in the check-list;

Help the GLT Operator with dismantling activities.

Why Is This Job Right For You

This position is perfect for you if you possess :

Bright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision

Time management skills and ability to work in a high pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment

Ability to liaise with stakeholders in a professional and approachable manner with attention to good communication.

Comfortable working in English (reading, writing and speaking) as you may need to interact with colleagues from other countries

Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours

Preferred :

A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast

An interest in sport and / or sports analysis, with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game

Experience working with VT / replay technology desirable, or live event / technical production

Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Italy

Driving licence

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you do not hit all of the criteria above but believe that there are certain areas you excel in and that you possess the passion and desire to develop the other attributes, then 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 weekend evenings, and we are expected to fulfil our roles until the last minute.

High-Pressure Situations : Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide will bring high levels of pressure.

All of these factors offer different challenges daily as a technician. We will do all that we can to train you and support you to the best possible level, but these challenges must be considered before submitting your application.

Application & Hiring Process :

Application : If you're interested in this position, please submit your CV and complete the application form and hit submit.

Task Submissions : Successful candidates from the application stage will receive an invite to access our one-way video interview platform in English (Hireflix)

Review Period : Once you have completed the tasks, our team will take a period of time to review all tasks and provide application updates.

Interview : This next stage will be a virtual interview with our hiring managers.

Offers & Feedback : The team will take time to review all feedback and conduct our final reviews.

Make an Impact in the World of Football

Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise the way technology is used in Football! As a Football Video Systems Technician, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world.

Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team!

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