Venue Operations Coordinator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Second Spectrum

Description

Venue Operations Coordinator:
at Second Spectrum

Manchester, England, United Kingdom


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
We are continuing to expand our operational presence across football clubs in Europe. In order to support installations across
these properties, we are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Venue Operations Specialist to join our team in Manchester.


Main Responsibilities:

• Help manage our portable systems from end to end (maintain the hardware, manage software, train operators, and help direct shipment plans)
• Assist in managing installation and maintenance projects across a variety of venues
• Help with inventory management, reporting, including shipment preparation and coordination
• Professionally interface and manage communication with venue personnel, IT professionals, and contractors
• Troubleshoot and resolve order issues and delays
• Capacity to monitor system health and perform basic diagnostics
• Travel domestically and internationally

Required skills:

• Understanding of venue operations and layouts through experience working in sporting arenas/venues
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and follow up abilities
• Familiarity with shipping and logistics
• Familiarity with basic hardware requirements for camerabased systems
• Direct experience and understanding of Linux
• Flexibility and mindset to operate in a unique and fastpaced environment
• Capability to set realistic expectations and operate within budgetary constraints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (fluctuates by time of year)
• Ability to travel internationally
• Availability to work nontraditional hours to support and troubleshoot installations
• Comfortable working at heights when needed
• Able to commute to work in the Manchester UK office daily when not traveling

What Sets You Apart:

• Interest in football (soccer) and basketball

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 work

We 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.