Venue Operations Specialist

A bit about us Second Spectrum is a Sports Emmy-winning data & tech company that is building the next way of seeing sports - by capturing and producing the highest quality data and innovative content for many of the world’s largest leagues and media partners, such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, English Premier League, ESPN, Amazon, and CBS Sports. We are pushing the boundaries of deep tech -- machine learning, computer vision, big data, augmented and virtual reality. Our passion for cutting-edge design and decades of experience playing college and professional sports is an equal part of the magic that brings unique and innovative products to life. These products have helped Second Spectrum partners to multiple NBA championships, to win matches on football pitches around the world, to entertain and educate millions of fans on TV and digital. We're just getting started. In 2021, Second Spectrum was acquired by Genius Sports. Powered by an incredibly driven and ambitious team, Second Spectrum is the place to work if you’re interested in cutting edge technology in sports. Our innovative and dynamic environment emphasizes opportunities for motivated individuals to maximize their growth and impact. The Role

As a Venue Operations Specialist, you will be contributing to the expansion of our operational presence across football clubs in Europe.You will play a key role in managing the process of installing our cutting-edge equipment and systems in various sporting arenas. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to join us on this journey and help us build the next way of seeing sports. What You’ll Do:

• Manage portable kit(s) domestically and support portable matches throughout Europe.
• Maintain legacy equipment in venue either personally or with a contractor.
• Site visits for Dragon upgrades.
• Manage installation process for Dragon upgrades.
• Maintain/troubleshoot Dragon systems.
• Provision equipment and help manage shipments into country (Phones/Switches/etc).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed (up to 50% of time). What You Have:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Flemish and French languages).
• Ability to deal with challenges and be efficient under pressure.
• Self-motivated, organized, and highly efficient personality.
• Rudimentary knowledge of networking (fibre/switches/cat6).
• Valid driving license and experienced with travelling.
• Willingness to transport equipment with own vehicle if needed.
• Experience with sending/receiving shipments (knowledge about customs is a plus).
• Ability to work at heights (small to medium ladders).
• Efficiently able to document your work on-site (photos/notion docs/spreadsheets/etc). What’s in it for you?
  As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities. How we workWe have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.
  Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses. Second Spectrum, part of Genius Sports Group, is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.