College Sports Systems Technician

3 Months ago • All levels • Broadcast

Job Summary

Job Description

The College Sports Systems Technician at the University of Iowa, working with Hawk-Eye, is responsible for ensuring seamless technology operations during live sporting events. This part-time role requires commitment to all home games, involving setup and maintenance of replay systems (especially for football), pre-game system checks, collaboration with various teams (operators, officials, production staff, broadcasters), real-time monitoring for optimal performance, hardware maintenance, and assistance with new product installations and testing. The position demands strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, including weekend and holiday work.

Must have:

Broadcast/engineering background
Strong technical skills
Proactive attitude
Excellent communication
Problem-solving abilities
Willingness to work weekends/holidays

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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: University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)
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:

A background in broadcast/engineering with an understanding of signal flow is 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.