Football Video Systems Technician| Launch Your Career in Sports Technology | Freelance/Casual, Onsite at Stadiums in Italy, Bolzano Are you passionate about football and technology? Ready to work at the forefront of sports innovation? Join our growing team at Hawk-Eye Innovations and become a Football Video Systems Technician in the Italian Leagues!
Location: The majority of work will take place on-site at stadiums in Bolzano, 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 AboutWe 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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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 Center 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 Center 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.
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential:
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.
Make an Impact in the World of FootballJoin 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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