Video Operations Specialist

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Medellín, Antioquia
Hybrid
Mid level
AdTech • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Marketing Tech • Software • Sports • Big Data Analytics
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The Role
The APV Operations Specialist ensures effective video operations in sports, conducting reviews, quality control checks, troubleshooting, and responding to customer inquiries.
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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.What will you do?Genius Sports and Second Spectrum offer an amazing opportunity for hard-working and committed people to join our team as a Sports Data Operator! This role sits within Second Spectrum team and as a Sports Data Operator, your responsibility is to collect and monitor teams, lineups, and players while using specialized software. As well as tracking performance and providing feedback to game managers. If you are a responsible team player and looking for unrestricted flexibility when it comes to working shifts – our Sports Data Operator is the role for you!

 

Video Operations Specialist 

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented operations specialist to join our dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality video and streaming services for the sports industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of tactical video setups and maintaining exceptional service standards for our clients. Working with the Auto-Produced Video department, this individual will also to maintain current legacy video products that serve our data platforms and API’s. Adaptability to absorb additional requirements in the future is a must. Specifically, this role will: 

  • Review Video Setups 
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of tactical & other video setups, ensuring proper pitch coverage, lens configurations, zoom settings, video & audio quality. 
  • Document any previous connectivity issues and assess their impact on operational effectiveness. 
  • Confirm the capability to produce tactical video from both main and reverse setups at the installation site. 
  • Perform camera calibrations according to defined protocols pre and/or live-game, or whenever camera positions have been adjusted. 
  • Maintain and Output Quality Control (QC): 
  • Conduct quality control checks on video stitching and calibration to maintain the integrity and quality of video output. 
  • Monitor live streams and review available metrics to ensure optimal performance and viewer experience. 
  • Follow Troubleshooting & Corrective Tools: 
  • Utilize available troubleshooting runbooks and corrective tools to address and resolve issues in a timely manner. 
  • Provide support for complex scenarios, liaising with third parties/other internal teams and escalate issues to engineering as needed. 
  • Responding to Customer Inquiries 
  • Collaborate with clients & third parties to resolve any operational issues they may encounter. 
  • Perform Daily maintenance: 
  • Alignment to AI data for video indexing 
  • Uploading videos sent by customers to video backend service 
  • Audit existence of video sources based on contractual deliverables  
  • Vendor communications surrounding video availability 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English. 
  • A strong tolerance for repetitive tasks. 
  • Knowledge and experience with definitional sports terms and markings. 
  • Prior experience with making time-critical judgment calls regarding live data processing, engineering support. 
  • Prior experience collaborating live with remote colleagues. 
  • Understanding of the current landscape and recent past of major professional sports leagues. 
  • Attention to detail; speed and accuracy are a must. 
  • Experience in video production & transportation, streaming services, or technical support for live events, particularly in the sports industry. 
  • Strong understanding of video technology, including cameras, connectivity, and streaming protocols. 
  • Basic knowledge of cloud computing and experience using tools from modern infrastructure providers, with a preference for familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS). 
  • Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting to assist with in venue video delivery. 
  • Ability to prioritize, sense of ownership and effectively address multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced work environment. 
  • Basic coding skills or the capability to learn scripting with a preference for python/javascript. 

 

Other Desired Qualifications: 

  • Ability to present opinions in a group setting. 
  • Strong desire and aptitude to learn new skills as well as build on top of current strengths. 
  • Accountable to self prioritize current and upcoming workloads. 

 

Additional Position Details: 

  • Must be able and available to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 
  • Must be able and available to work according to the various sporting league schedules, which includes holidays during the regular season (including day after Christmas Day (Boxing Day) and New Year's Day). 
  • Must possess flexibility, including early morning and late evenings. 

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.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.


Top Skills

Amazon Web Services
JavaScript
Python
Streaming Services
Video Production
Video Technology

What the Team is Saying

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Josh Parasar
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“My job involves building sports betting models across several sports and sporting events. Using unique, cutting edge data capture that can enhance our models is super exciting. Our work culture in NY is both energetic and relaxed. Our team are uber focused on our deliverables, but still take time to chat and enjoy each other's company.“
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The Company
HQ: London
1,800 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

From enabling sports to better collect and manage their data, to applying it to power better fan engagement, our technology and expertise delivers the difference to more than 700 sports, betting and media partners around the world. Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies with over 1,800 employees. We're headquartered in London and have offices in New York, LA, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Melbourne, Bologna, Vilnius, Lausanne and Singapore.

Why Work With Us

We have one simple goal: to be the best we possibly can be.

We love people who take responsibility, who are willing to challenge the status quo but who are also open to feedback and who learn from their experiences in order to deliver meaningful, impactful results.

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