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FloSports is a world-class sports media company strategically positioned to be the essential destination for passionate sports fans, delighting them with live event coverage, breaking news, highlights, stats, rankings, and team and player profiles. We are growing Our Sports every day by continuing to invest in our ever-expanding ecosystem, which consists of over a dozen sport verticals and hundreds of streaming partners. FloSports is creating the home for college conferences/leagues and sports like grappling, hockey, track & field, racing, cheer, wrestling, and more, and we are looking for innovative and passionate people like you to help us!
THE ROLE:
FloSports is looking for a Live Stream Technician I to join our Stream Operations department. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, talented, highly-technical live broadcast professional with a passion for providing high-quality live event coverage. This role will support and manage multiple events simultaneously by helping check and adjust streaming settings, managing start and end times, adding remote commentary, graphics, and other treatments. Ideal candidates will be strong communicators and have a keen eye for detail.
This position will be based in Austin, TX, and is Full Time Employment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and correct audio and video quality issues to ensure client satisfaction is achieved
Troubleshoot technology issues and production problems logically, calmly and efficiently.
Ensure events are live and maintain high stream uptime and quality
Communicate key information with other technicians, camera operators, supporting team members, and managers
Understand and respond to client concerns and issues with video streams
Commonly work weekends & evenings
Other tasks as assigned by your managers
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Background or education in video production
2+ years of experience in broadcasting helpful but not required
1+ years of experience in networking helpful but not required
Troubleshooting skills for solving problems using a methodical approach
Tech-savvy, have an eye for quality, and be a sports enthusiast.
Ability to lead, execute and deliver in a fast-paced environment
Process driven and detail oriented
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Passion or understanding of Motorsports Industry is beneficial
BONUS POINTS:
Knowledge of the following technologies:
Encoders
Youbora
H.264/H.265
HLS/RTMP/SRT
TVU
LiveU
vMix
Cameras
Live Streaming
Audio & Sound Mixing
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.
OUR BENEFITS:
Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
All-hands events hosted in beautiful Austin, Texas
Annual equity awards for all top performers
Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
Progressive parental leave policies
Flexible paid time off
Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
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