Full-Time

Venue Operations Coordinator

Posted on 10/9/2024

Genius Sports

Genius Sports

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides real-time sports data and technology solutions

Data & Analytics
Entertainment

Junior, Mid

Manchester, UK

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Previous experience in the sports domain in an operational role and / or in telecommunications (at least 2-3 years).
  • Understanding of venue operations and layouts through experience working in the logistics and / or networking side of events / sports arenas/stadiums.
  • Comfortable working at heights when needed.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (fluctuates by time of year) and internationally.
  • Availability to work non-traditional hours to support customers and troubleshoot installations.
  • Capability to set realistic expectations and operate within budgetary constraints.
  • Familiarity with shipping and logistics.
  • Familiarity with basic hardware and networking requirements for camera-based systems.
Responsibilities
  • Survey sports venues infrastructure and layout ahead of our camera-based systems installation.
  • Liaise with external parties, such as sports clubs, venues, contractors and IT professionals to enable the installation in the sports venues. You’ll be managing customer relations and ensure successful delivery.
  • Actively contribute to planning and scheduling each step of the process and keep communicating with all internal and external parties involved to meet deadlines.
  • Install our hardware systems, which entails inventory management, shipment coordination, and operational and networking work once on-site.
  • Assemble and provision hardware for permanent sports venues installation.
  • Troubleshoot our systems before and post-installation; support customers whenever needed.
  • Monitor systems health and perform software diagnostics.
  • Travel up to 50% of your work time, but fluctuates by time of the year.

Genius Sports provides real-time sports data and technology solutions to clients such as sports leagues, sportsbooks, and media companies. The company collects and analyzes sports data, which is then used for applications like live streaming and betting platforms. It generates revenue by selling official sports data to sportsbooks, offering technology solutions to sports leagues, and providing media content and advertising solutions. Genius Sports differentiates itself through strategic partnerships with major sports organizations like the NFL and the Canadian Football League, which enhance fan engagement and expand media reach. The company's goal is to drive fan engagement and improve operational efficiency in the sports industry.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$12.8M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Bayes Esports expands their reach in the growing esports market.
  • FanHub platform revolutionizes sports advertising and fan engagement strategies.
  • Robbie Bach's board appointment brings gaming industry insights for innovative strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Potential resistance to new offside-detection system from traditionalists in the sports industry.
  • Acquisition of Kambi Group may lead to financial strain or integration challenges.
  • Competition from established advertising platforms may limit FanHub's market penetration.

What makes Genius Sports unique

  • Genius Sports offers the world's first omnichannel platform for sports fan engagement.
  • They provide innovative offside-detection technology for the English Premier League.
  • Their strategic partnerships with major leagues enhance their data distribution capabilities.

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