Live Stream Technician I

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

Required Experience:

IC