VAR Replay Operator - NWSL

As a VAR Replay Operator for NWSL matches, you will be crucial in providing world-class services to aid PRO referees in their decision-making. This involves planning pre-match activities, conducting system checks, working directly with match officials to provide crucial replays and optimal camera angles in real-time, monitoring hardware and software, and completing detailed post-match reports and clipping interesting situations.

Must Have

• Ability to perform and make decisions under pressure during live games.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills in a live broadcast environment.
• Professional and approachable communication skills, especially under pressure.
• Flexibility to work mainly on weekends (Fri-Sun) and nights (3-12 pm) throughout the season (March-November).

Why Hawk-Eye & Why NWSL ❓

As a VAR Replay Operator, you'll be at the heart of the action in the NWSL matches. Your role will be crucial in delivering world-class services to this competition.

During a match day, the VAR Replay Operator will be sat with a qualified PRO referee for each match and will be responsible for providing them with the best possible service to aid them in their decision-making process. This will require the technical ability to find and present the best possible camera angles through the use of clear communication to ensure the process is smooth and efficient.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like? 🛠

• Pre-Match Preparation: Plan and manage pre-match activities in the 3 hours prior to kick-off.
• System Checks: Conduct thorough pre-match system checks to ensure everything runs efficiently.
• Match-Day Operations: Work directly with match officials, providing crucial replays and optimal camera angles in real-time.
• Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on hardware and software, flagging any issues that arise to your supervisor.
• Post-Match Reporting and Clipping: Clip interesting situations and complete detailed reports to enhance future operations and client satisfaction.

Why Is This The Right Job For You? ✅

• Soccer Understanding: An extensive understanding and knowledge of soccer and the laws of the game. Including the VAR protocol.
• Work under pressure: Ability to perform and make decisions while the game is live. Every second matters.
• Technical Proficiency: A strong foundation in technology with a passion for problem-solving.
• Proactive Attitude: Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills to thrive in a live broadcast environment.
• Communication: Professional and approachable, with strong listening skills under pressure.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work mainly on weekends (Fri-Sun) and nights (3-12 pm) throughout the season (March-November).

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you believe that you excel in certain areas and possess the passion and desire to develop further, we encourage you to apply.

Application & Hiring Process ⏳

• Application: If you're interested in this position, please submit your CV and complete the application form and hit submit.
• Task Submissions: Successful candidates from the application stage will receive invites to access our assessment system. We will ask you to complete a one-way video interview (Hireflix platform).
• Review Period: Once you have completed the tasks, our team will take a period of time to review all tasks and provide application updates.
• Assessment Event: Successful candidates from the video interview/online assessment stage will be invited to one of our Hawk-Eye Assessment Events.
• Offers & Feedback: The team will take time to review all feedback and conduct our final reviews. All candidates will receive detailed feedback from the assessment event whether they have been successful or not as we appreciate each candidate's desire for development.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to the future of sports entertainment at Sony Sports.