Freelance (VR) Virtual Reality Technician

Broadcast Virtual is an augmented reality company that provides the expertise to turn live sports events into advertising platforms without the need for physical signage. Our solution allows real­-time insertion of virtual advertisements in any type of live sporting event using industry leading tracking technology and machine learning to seamlessly integrate with live broadcasts.

We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual to join our team as a VR Technician in a freelance capacity. The role is a technical role that requires working on site at various local stadiums, usually over weekends, with potential opportunities to work further afield around the UK and Europe.

Role

• Attend live outside broadcasts as the primary VR Technician at stadiums within your region
• Set up and operate VR systems and broadcast camera equipment at live outside broadcasts (involves a degree of physical labour)
• May require equipment collection from local storage and transportation, therefore may require driving a van.

Attributes

• Positive can-do attitude
• High attention to detail
• Excellent technical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to keep a level head with the pressures of live television broadcast, working closely with other stakeholders
• Willingness to learn and ability to absorb information quickly
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as required
• Comfortable working longer hours on event days
• Excited by camera and broadcast systems and computer hardware and software applied at sporting events

Experience

• Outside broadcast and/or live broadcast experience is highly desirable
• Experience working with other VR/AR systems is highly desirable
• Broadcast Virtual has a well developed training package and will provide training for the software involved in the VR delivery, although experience using visual and/or technical software is beneficial.
• Experience working with computer hardware is beneficial
• Experience in a technical role in either the broadcast or IT industry or similar is highly advantageous

Required

• Valid unrestricted driving licence

Nice to have

• Some working technical knowledge of camera systems
• Computer networking skills
• Some working technical knowledge of video signals

Application procedures

• Email a Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected] with subject: “[Location] Freelance VR Technician Application”

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Structured training from our base in Manchester in addition to on the job training

Pay: £250.00-£330.00 per day

Work Location: In person