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Student Placement: Tennis Systems Operator

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Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd

Oct 10, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

Requirements

  • Essential:
  • An inquisitive mindset. The world of sports technology is constantly evolving and as such we are looking for individuals that continue to push the boundaries of our products and services;
  • Bright and enterprising with excellent problem-solving skills;
  • Initiative, diligence, honesty, resilience, attention to detail and enthusiasm;
  • A dedicated willingness to learn and develop;
  • Excellent communication and teamwork;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Buy-in to the Hawk-Eye ethic of hard work and going the extra mile to deliver a world-class service to our customers;
  • Flexible and willing to travel extensively;
  • Comfortable working at heights
  • Currently studying for an undergraduate degree
  • Preferred:
  • Ideally studying for a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics course
  • High standard of computer literacy with a technical understanding;
  • Knowledge of Tennis would be an asset - but definitely not essential!

Responsibilities

  • Technical: Testing, improving and stress testing our systems to improve the performance of our delivery across the tours.
  • Creative: Working closely with TV directors and external broadcasters to provide statistics and storytelling of data-driven insights across tennis matches during live broadcasts.
  • Operations: Reviewing, improving and strategising how we improve the efficiency of delivery across the globe
  • Projects: Onsite management of our service delivery across the globe. Liaising with external stakeholders to organise our technical requirements to be ready and sites to be prepared for our arrival and to deliver our services to the deadline of the events.
  • SMART Production: Rigging and directing live TV broadcasts across the Masters 1000s ATP tour.
  • As you specialise throughout your time in the tennis department there is the option to join a more project-focused team and workflow where you can spend more time in an office-based capacity. Although this does not diminish your opportunity to occasionally travel to some of the biggest Tennis events across the world.
  • What does a Systems Operator do?
  • Installation and setup of Hawk-Eye hardware in the build-up to matches, including setting up our cameras, calibrating the system and performing pre-match checks.
  • Liaise with key stakeholders including broadcasters and TV directors for creative impact
  • Liaising with match officials, tournament third parties, organisers and officials to ensure all contractual obligations are seamlessly delivered for our arrival.
  • Monitoring and Operation of the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking system and broadcast analysis during every game.
  • Supporting our 'SMART Production' broadcast delivery at tennis events throughout the year.
  • Providing quick resolutions for any technical issues
  • Contribute to research and development of new projects
  • Maintenance of kit and equipment needed to run the system
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Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd

Pioneering technology making sports fairer, safer, more engaging, and better informed since 2001.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a group of inventors, mathematicians, developers, technical gurus, production experts, and above all sports fans who develop and deliver the most sophisticated officiating, production, tracking and analytics tools in sport. Beginning with tennis and cricket in 2001, we continue to diversify and grow into new sports and new applications, making sports fairer, safer, more engaging, and better informed. The world’s biggest sporting events trust Hawk-Eye to make the right call, when it matters most. Hawk-Eye Innovations form a key part of the Sony Sports Innovations Group with a shared mission to deliver best-in-class officiating, broadcast, and digital solutions to the sports world. We are always on the hunt for new talent! We want people who are going to embrace entrepreneurialism, come up with great ideas, and most importantly be passionate about what they do.

Culture & Values

  • We are brave

    Confident in solving almost impossible problems, pioneering and ambitious for our clients and for ourselves. We are bold leaders in the industry, driven by possibilities and striving with pace and energy. We understand our risks and love the challenge.

  • We are owners

    Our business is our own; we feel every win, and especially the losses. We take pride in excellence, and trust ourselves to do what’s right, relentlessly. We make decisions like owners, with endeavour and entrepreneurialism. We are serious about what we do, and have fun whilst doing it.

  • We are inclusive

    We are one team; a community that’s connected and open. No secrets, no politics, just honesty and respect. We value diverse thinking, diverse people - this helps us innovate. We treat people as people, who are all integral to our success and we celebrate as one.

Benefits

  • Flexible & Remote Working

  • Generous Annual Leave

  • Company Reward Schemes

  • Tickets to Sporting Events

  • Health & Wellness Activities

  • Onsite Gym

  • Free Access to Unmind App

  • Sony Discounts

  • Pension Scheme

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