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FOOTBALL (VAR) SYSTEMS OPERATOR
Full time at Hawk-Eye Innovations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

FOOTBALL (VAR) SYSTEMS OPERATOR Full time at Hawk-Eye Innovations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Posted on August 16, 2017

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FOOTBALL (VAR) SYSTEMS OPERATOR - SAUDI ARABIA


Location: Saudi Arabia

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive


YOU'LL BE AMAZED AT WHAT WE DO »


Hawk-Eye is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Europe and leading innovator in sports technology. First used as a broadcast tool to analyse decisions in Cricket, Hawk-Eye has now become an integral part of over 20 sports. Whether it's making major championship defining decisions in tennis or adjudicating cup finals in football, Hawk-Eye has it covered.



WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT»


Hawk-Eye's 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 Replay helps officials in football make decisions on game-changing moments. We are recruiting to expand our SMART Football VAR (Video Assistant Referee) team based in Saudi Arabia. This full time role will include frequent weekend work.



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



WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU »

A strong technical grounding, ideally with a degree in a science, technology, mathematics or engineering course or equivalent

Fluency in both English and Arabic

Ideally, an interest in football

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

Valid driving License

Comfortable working at heights


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


HOW TO APPLY »

., with "VAR Systems Operator (FT) Saudi Arabia" in the subject line. If you have any questions please express them via email

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