ABOUT HAWK-EYE
Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony company, develops, markets, and delivers the most sophisticated officiating tools in sport. With industry-leading products, such as VAR, Goal Line Technology and Smart Production, Hawk-Eye continues to set the benchmark in sport, changing the game for the better. Every year we cover over 30,000 events and games across 500+ stadiums in over 90 countries.
We now deliver services to 24 out of the top 26 most valuable sports leagues in the world. Our opportunities are endless, as we push the boundaries of technology in all areas of sport.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are recruiting to fill Systems Operator roles within our expanding operations in Hungary. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology as part of a young and dynamic team. The role involves the setup and operation of our system at the HawkEye Hungarian regional hub and at on-site locations both across Hungary and in Europe for Hawk-Eye services. We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your day to day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Setting up a goal line and video review system technology
- Conducting pre-match checks of the systems in accordance with standard procedures
- Liaising with football officials, stadium/club personnel, match officials and host broadcasters both on-site and remotely
- Monitoring and operating the system during the match
- Work with match officials, responding to their requests for replays and quickly delivering them the best possible angles to make crucial decisions
- Analyzing software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issues
- Building and maintaining our hardware and equipment including being able to ask for replacements to the management team and/or purchasing new or replacement parts
- Organizing your logistics for traveling between stadiums locations as and when required
Requirements
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- A strong technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast
- Ideally with a university degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or with relevant equivalent experience
- Bright and enterprising with excellent organizational, 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 clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner with attention to good communication.
- An interest in sport and/or sports analysis, ideally with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game
- Experience working with VT/replay technology desirable, or live event / technical production
- High proficiency in English language required
- Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working days including weekends and longer days
- Prepared to travel within Hungary and further afield in Europe
- Driving license required (B category)
PLEASE ATTACH YOUR CV IN ENGLISH
Benefits
WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM US
- A high-autonomy role with real exposure to some of the biggest names in the sports and broadcasting worlds
- Access to some of the most intelligent, innovative and driven people in our industry
- The opportunity to work at some of the most well-known and exciting football stadiums in the country