Football Video Systems Technician

Location:The majority of work will take place on-site at stadiums in Pescara, with further opportunities for travel across Italy and Europe.Contract:Freelance, CasualSalary:Starting from €130 daily rate, based on experienceStart Date:ImmediateWhat 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 expectationsMatch Day -> Arrival up to 7 hours pre-Kick OffMatch Day -> End of day up to 2 hours post game completionThere 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 teamWe 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 EnglishKey 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).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 YouBright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skillsProactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervisionTime management skills and ability to work in a high pressure, procedural, live broadcast environmentAbility 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 countriesAble to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hoursPreferredA technical background, ideally in IT or BroadcastAn interest in sport and/or sports analysis, with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the gameExperience working with VT/replay technology desirable, or live event / technical productionPrepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in ItalyDriving licenceTeam CultureInnovation: 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 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.Application & Hiring ProcessApplication: 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? 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