OVERVIEW Location: Based in Dubai, frequent travel required to Saudi Arabia
Contract: Full Time, 12 Month Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive
YOU'LL BE AMAZED AT WHAT WE DO
Our business markets and delivers the most sophisticated officiating tools in sport; and we continue to diversify and grow into new sports and new applications through our commitment to new ideas and cutting edge technology. Our technology is accurate, reliable, and practical, with fans around the globe now demanding it to be a part of serious sports events.
We now deliver services to 17 out of the top 20 most valuable sports leagues in the world. Our opportunities are endless, and as we push the boundaries of technology in all areas of Sports
REQUIREMENTS WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT
We are recruiting to expand our Operations team. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for game changing decisions made by our review system. This full time role will include frequent weekend work.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology in top-flight football leagues as part of a young and dynamic team. The system operator is primarily responsible will be operating the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
Our Synchronised Multi-Angle Replay Technology (SMART) is an exciting video replay and distribution technology that puts control of live video content into the hands of those who need it the most. By combining feeds from broadcast cameras, SMART helps officials in football and many more sports make decisions on game-changing moments. This technology is used to provide VAR services.
As Systems Operator you will be involved in conducting pre-match checks, liaising with match officials, and operating the system during the match.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct pre-match checks to ensure the system is set up correctly
- Monitor and operate 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
- Research and development into new projects
- Software performance analysis
- Outside of match days the role will encompass maintenance of kit and equipment needed to run the system
Skills WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
- A strong technical grounding, ideally with a degree in a science, technology, mathematics or engineering course or equivalent
- Bright and enterprising, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Proactive attitude and ability to work on your own initiative
- Time management skills and ability to work in a high pressure, live broadcast environment
- Ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner
- Ideally, an interest in sport and/or sport analysis
- Fluency in both English and Arabic
BENEFITS WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM US - A high-autonomy role with real exposure to the forefront of the sports officiating and broadcasting world
- The opportunity to travel to some of the most well-known and exciting stadia around the country
- Access to the some of the most intelligent, innovative and driven people in our industry
Job Details Job Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Industry
Sports and Recreation; Information Technology
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role Information Technology
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
Unspecified
Job Ref.
JB3818902
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
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