Sportsmedia Technology Corp
Sports Graphics Production Technician
Sportsmedia Technology Corp, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
What is a Sports Graphics Production Technician at SMT?
Are you a sports fan? Do you have experience working with broadcasts, production graphics or working within software to help bring functionable visuals to life? Do you enjoy knowing the "why" and "how" that makes applications work? If you answered yes, here's your chance to kick off a career in sports technology with SMT as a Sports Graphics Production Technician (SGPT).
SGPTs work within SMT's Technology Services department to supports product management through innovative design and presentation of cutting-edge user interfaces for integration into new applications.
This opportunity requires an exceptional attention to detail, creativity and problem solving, a collaborative mindset and is perfect for someone who thrives meeting deadline driven goals.
Graphic design experience is NOT required for this position.
What is Your Daily Impact at SMT?
As a SGPT, you will collaborate with other departments as a product expert while new applications are evaluated. Your responsibilities would include creating robust, modular, and cleanly interfaced graphics packages for broadcast usage, performing thorough testing of graphics, and communicating effectively with production Quality Assurance (QA) testers.
Additional responsibilities include: Working with designers and managers to analyze and execute graphics requirements. Ensuring delivered graphics match the exact customer requirements with respect to both aesthetics and functionality. Building graphics packages with an eye toward modularity so swappable elements are easily changed Creating commands using proprietary software to automate choreographic sequences Developing expertise in multiple graphics authoring tools, including Pop Pro and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite Testing, debugging, and verifying graphics Participating in the full production lifecycle Ensuring real-time data is presented accurately and instantly with the graphics package Providing thorough and accurate written and verbal updates to project managers What Do You Bring to SMT?
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution 1+ years of experience in a broadcast production and/or web development environment Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Strong analytical, debugging, and organizational skills. Desire to proactively learn new base products and graphics authoring technologies. Deadline-driven and self-motivated approach with strong time management and multi-tasking skills. A positive "can do" attitude when troubleshooting or problem solving and promote this attitude to peers and teammates. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Fundamental understanding of major sports. Awareness to anticipate needs and proactively suggest improvements. Ability to quickly learn new concepts, industry trends, and technologies.
What Can SMT Offer You?
Your work will directly contribute to sports broadcast products enjoyed by millions of fans across the world. You will get to tell your family and friends, "Hey, I helped develop that!"
You will get to work in a highly collaborative and supportive environment, and get to partner with some of the tops minds in the sports technology field.
This is a full-time position out of our Durham, NC office, and includes eligibility to several benefits plans, dental and vision plans, paid time off as well as other benefits.
Who is SMT?
SMT offers an unparalleled level of technology and services unavailable anywhere else in the sports market. Our products are a producer's dream, from fan favorites like data-driven graphics, clock-and-score bugs, tickers, and virtual solutions to behind-the-scenes services such as video board production, talent prompters, and information systems.
For more than 30 years, our broadcast and onsite solutions have played an integral role in the presentation of the world's most prestigious sporting and entertainment events, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, Triple Crown, tennis Grand Slams, NASCAR, NHL, NCAA basketball, PGA majors, and much more. SMT provides clients with a full-service, turnkey solution designed to bring producers and patrons the highest level of technical innovation available.
SMT is headquartered in Durham, N.C., and has divisions in Jacksonville, Fla., Fremont, Ca., Munich, and Toronto. Within its 700-plus staff, SMT has an internal R&D capability that stimulates the development of proprietary technology solutions for organizing bodies, broadcasters, teams and arenas, sponsors, and event operators worldwide.
Want to learn more about our technology and the work our teams do? Visit SMT.com or follow us on social media.
Are you ready to join the SMT Team and become a Game Changer?
Apply Now!
SMT is an equal opportunity employer.
SMT participates in E-Verify.
Are you a sports fan? Do you have experience working with broadcasts, production graphics or working within software to help bring functionable visuals to life? Do you enjoy knowing the "why" and "how" that makes applications work? If you answered yes, here's your chance to kick off a career in sports technology with SMT as a Sports Graphics Production Technician (SGPT).
SGPTs work within SMT's Technology Services department to supports product management through innovative design and presentation of cutting-edge user interfaces for integration into new applications.
This opportunity requires an exceptional attention to detail, creativity and problem solving, a collaborative mindset and is perfect for someone who thrives meeting deadline driven goals.
Graphic design experience is NOT required for this position.
What is Your Daily Impact at SMT?
As a SGPT, you will collaborate with other departments as a product expert while new applications are evaluated. Your responsibilities would include creating robust, modular, and cleanly interfaced graphics packages for broadcast usage, performing thorough testing of graphics, and communicating effectively with production Quality Assurance (QA) testers.
Additional responsibilities include: Working with designers and managers to analyze and execute graphics requirements. Ensuring delivered graphics match the exact customer requirements with respect to both aesthetics and functionality. Building graphics packages with an eye toward modularity so swappable elements are easily changed Creating commands using proprietary software to automate choreographic sequences Developing expertise in multiple graphics authoring tools, including Pop Pro and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite Testing, debugging, and verifying graphics Participating in the full production lifecycle Ensuring real-time data is presented accurately and instantly with the graphics package Providing thorough and accurate written and verbal updates to project managers What Do You Bring to SMT?
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution 1+ years of experience in a broadcast production and/or web development environment Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Strong analytical, debugging, and organizational skills. Desire to proactively learn new base products and graphics authoring technologies. Deadline-driven and self-motivated approach with strong time management and multi-tasking skills. A positive "can do" attitude when troubleshooting or problem solving and promote this attitude to peers and teammates. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Fundamental understanding of major sports. Awareness to anticipate needs and proactively suggest improvements. Ability to quickly learn new concepts, industry trends, and technologies.
What Can SMT Offer You?
Your work will directly contribute to sports broadcast products enjoyed by millions of fans across the world. You will get to tell your family and friends, "Hey, I helped develop that!"
You will get to work in a highly collaborative and supportive environment, and get to partner with some of the tops minds in the sports technology field.
This is a full-time position out of our Durham, NC office, and includes eligibility to several benefits plans, dental and vision plans, paid time off as well as other benefits.
Who is SMT?
SMT offers an unparalleled level of technology and services unavailable anywhere else in the sports market. Our products are a producer's dream, from fan favorites like data-driven graphics, clock-and-score bugs, tickers, and virtual solutions to behind-the-scenes services such as video board production, talent prompters, and information systems.
For more than 30 years, our broadcast and onsite solutions have played an integral role in the presentation of the world's most prestigious sporting and entertainment events, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, Triple Crown, tennis Grand Slams, NASCAR, NHL, NCAA basketball, PGA majors, and much more. SMT provides clients with a full-service, turnkey solution designed to bring producers and patrons the highest level of technical innovation available.
SMT is headquartered in Durham, N.C., and has divisions in Jacksonville, Fla., Fremont, Ca., Munich, and Toronto. Within its 700-plus staff, SMT has an internal R&D capability that stimulates the development of proprietary technology solutions for organizing bodies, broadcasters, teams and arenas, sponsors, and event operators worldwide.
Want to learn more about our technology and the work our teams do? Visit SMT.com or follow us on social media.
Are you ready to join the SMT Team and become a Game Changer?
Apply Now!
SMT is an equal opportunity employer.
SMT participates in E-Verify.