🎾 Student Placement: Tennis Systems Operator | Launch Your Career in Sports Technology | Full-Time, Onsite at Events Around the World 🎾

Are you passionate about Tennis and technology? Ready to work at the forefront of sports innovation? Join our growing team at Hawk-Eye Innovations and become a Tennis Systems Operator for your Student Placement Year!

📍Location: You can be based anywhere in the UK, as the majority of your work will take place on-site at Tennis events around the world. You will also spend some time at our Head Office in Basingstoke for training, etc.

📝Contract: Placement, Full-Time (12-15 months)

🧳Travel: Assigned to events all over the world

📆Start Date: Summer 2024

❓WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT »

This is an exciting opportunity to work at elite-level tennis events all around the world alongside a dynamic, enthusiastic team that will constantly push your personal development. Your work will have a direct impact at some of the biggest events in sport; whether it is providing an official review in the Wimbledon final, setting up and operating a millimetre accurate system in Australia or helping to develop new bespoke software to better help tell the story of the match to viewers at home.

There is scope to be involved in all aspects of the Hawk-Eye system, across the ever-increasing range of sports that we cover. With this expansion comes the need for new faces to join our team. No one week or even one day at Hawk-Eye is the same, ranging from working in a team of three selling statistics to broadcasters, to the following week within a team of 50 or more monitoring camera performance at a Grand Slam!

The diverse nature of this role will involve the applicant showcasing their operational, creative and technical prowess in a practicable and real-world environment. Successful applicants will be hands-on from their very first day and will primarily play an integral role in setting up and operating the Tennis system at one of the 100+ events we cover each year both from an electronic line calling and broadcast content perspective, all whilst utilising their own skillset to further drive the business forward.

Initially, you can expect to spend 220 days per year on tour. You will be exposed to each pillar of the Tennis department in your early days, after which you will have the opportunity to specialise in any of the following pillars: Technical, creative, operations, SP and projects. Please see below for their areas of focus:

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

🛠What are we looking for from you?

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!

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you do not hit all of the criteria above but believe that there are certain areas you excel in and that you possess the passion and desire to develop the other attributes, then we encourage you to apply.

🎾Make an Impact in the World of Tennis

Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise the way technology is used in Tennis! As a Tennis Systems Operator, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Tennis events.

Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team! 🏆