College Sports Systems Technician

4 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Hawk-Eye is seeking a part-time College Sports Systems Technician at Michigan State University. The role involves setting up and maintaining replay systems, primarily for football matches, ensuring seamless operations during games. Responsibilities include pre-game system checks, collaboration with operators, officials, and broadcast staff, and ongoing system monitoring and maintenance throughout the season. The position requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a high-pressure environment. The successful candidate will possess a background in broadcast/engineering and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to working weekends and holidays.

Must have:

Set up and maintain replay systems
Pre-game system checks
Collaboration with various staff
System monitoring and maintenance
Problem-solving skills
Broadcast/engineering background

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Job Details

Job Overview:

Are you ready to be at the heart of live sports action, delivering cutting-edge technology services at Big Ten schools? As a College Sports Systems Technician with Hawk-Eye, you'll be instrumental in ensuring seamless technology operations during live games across various sports. Dive into a dynamic role where your skills and passion for technology meet the excitement of live sports events.

Location: Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: $30 per hour
Start Date: Training in April, with the season starting in August
Working Hours: Game Day - Hours vary depending on sport delivery

What the Job is All About:

Join our Hawk-Eye team and make your mark by delivering top-notch technology services at live games. Commitment to all home games for the season is essential, as we thrive on ensuring flawless operations whenever sports are in play. With our comprehensive technical training and support, you'll not only handle day-to-day tasks with ease but also have the opportunity to grow and advance in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up the replay system for all Football matches.
Conduct pre-match checks of systems to ensure smooth operation.
Collaborate with system operators, officials, school production staff, and broadcasters both on-site and remotely.
Monitor and maintain technology during games to ensure optimal performance.
Maintain hardware and equipment throughout the season, with possible off-season work for maintenance.
Assist with installation and testing of new products and services.

Skills:

Background in broadcast/engineering with an understanding of signal flow preferred.
Strong technical grounding and proactive attitude.
Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-pressure, live broadcast environment.
Excellent time management and communication skills.
Bright, enterprising mindset with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to work weekends and federal holidays, recognizing the dynamic nature of our industry.