Also called: Hawk-Eye Operator, Replay Technician
Runs the technology that reviews close calls, like ball tracking in tennis and replay systems in football.
At tennis tournaments, they run electronic line-calling cameras; at stadiums, they manage replay feeds for officials. Accuracy and fast response are critical.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Technical training; associate degree in electronics or broadcasting helps.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Broadcasting, Electronics Technology.
Growing faster than average. Growing as leagues add technology.
Medium risk for 10 years. Ball-tracking and replay systems get more automated each year; operators keep them running and calibrated.
Classes: Electronics CTE, Video production, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4011.
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