Job Overview:

As the Head of Broadcast Replay at Hawk-Eye Innovations, you will be at the forefront of revolutionising sports media production through cutting-edge replay technology. Your role will encompass overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and management of innovative broadcast replay solutions. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of broadcast replay technology by driving technology advancements, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the seamless integration of our replay systems within the broader sports broadcasting ecosystem.

We value innovation, creativity, and passion for technology, and we look forward to welcoming a talented individual to lead our broadcast replay team into the future.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth

• Identify, pursue and drive the medium and long term growth of the Broadcast Replay business unit.

• Co-define business strategy with Executive team, and define own business unit strategy to align to this.

• Accountable for the development of business opportunities in conjunction with Sony’s Media Solutions sales teams within the broadcast markets.

• Work with Regional and Sports leadership across Sony’s sports businesses to identify specific opportunities within the market.

• Understand new and existing customers’ strategies and work with the product and development team in ideation to meet the customer need and ensure all needs are met.

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of prospects, including personnel, responsibilities, budgeting, products and services, competition, and market trends.

• Develop and manage the budget for broadcast replay technology, ensuring cost-effective investments and compliance with financial objectives.

Technology Strategy and Planning:

• Develop a visionary broadcast replay technology roadmap that aligns with Hawk-Eye's mission and sports industry demands.

• Continuously assess emerging trends, technological advancements, and industry standards to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

• Work closely with product teams to identify opportunities for workflow improvements, ensuring efficient content capture, instant replays, and highlights extraction during live events and pre-recorded productions.

• Stay informed about industry regulations and standards related to broadcast technology, ensuring the organization's adherence to relevant guidelines.

Broadcast Replay Systems Management & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee the selection, installation, configuration, and maintenance of state-of-the-art replay systems, including servers, storage, controllers, and software applications.

• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to integrate the latest developments into our broadcast replay solutions.

• Oversee customer support function to troubleshoot, provide support, and promptly resolve technical issues related to replay systems to minimise downtime.

• Oversee and manage operational functions such as procurement, factory functions, OEM relationships.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of operational staff, technicians, and support staff, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration.

• Empower your team to push the boundaries of broadcast replay technology and continuously improve their skill sets.

• Ensure any Training and Certification Programs are in line with the company strategy and product strategy.

Your Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in broadcast production, replay technology, or related areas, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.

• Strong knowledge of broadcast replay systems, such as EVS XT series, Evertz Dreamcatcher, Grass Valley K2 Dyno, or comparable technologies.

• Familiarity with IP-based broadcast infrastructures and live streaming technologies.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities to address technical challenges in real-time.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends.

Our Values

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, our three core values underpin our success, ensuring that we continue to be a leading innovator in sports technology on a global scale. Our business is filled with exceptional talent that helps to ensure that the World’s biggest sporting events trust us to make the right call when it matters the most. We deliver on this by ensuring that:

• 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, and diverse people - this helps us innovate. We treat people as people, who are all integral to our success and we celebrate as one.

Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day. We celebrate differences. We encourage different opinions and approaches to be heard, and then we come together and build.