Über diese Lead Broadcast Engineer, Studios Stelle bei WWE
Who We Are:
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.IMG’s Studios are looking for an experienced Lead Broadcast Engineer on an initial 2-year fixed-term contract to be responsible for facilitating the Operations and Engineering of Technical Facilities at our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
The successful candidate will primarily support our key client, Apple, and play a central role in the delivery of Formula 1 (F1) broadcast operations, across their 5 year deal, ensuring the highest standards of technical performance and reliability across all services
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
To facilitate the smooth running and high quality of service for all live operations through the technical facilities.
Ownership of the Engineering and delivery of Live feeds through technical facilities.
The management of Live Event Supervisors, MCR operators and Transmission operators for all live operations.
To be the point of reference for the clients
Ensuring that there are correct staffing levels in line with live event needs.
Work closely with the Live Event Supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the live operations
Liaise closely with the Commercials and Tech Service Operations teams and Delivery Operations Supervisor to ensure that the clients are supported, pre, during and post events.
Ensure that client operations and technical facilities meet client requirements and expectations.
Highlight potential issues and offer solutions to provide the required services.
Ensure all interested parties are fully informed regarding any issues that arise and suggest steps to prevent re-occurrence.
Creation of reports when incidents arise and distribute to all relevant parties.
Ensure that there are sufficient knowledge and skill base available throughout the team.
Document and communicate technical and operational procedures.
Document and communicate operational issues.
To be an approachable and highly knowledgeable point of reference for all aspects of point of presence operation.
Recommend operational improvements to the technical workflow.
Recommend potential technical strategies for the delivery of services.
Knowledge and Experience
A proven background in broadcast engineering, with experience at management level
Excellent knowledge of broadcast technology and working methods.
Extensive experience in a live television environment.
In depth knowledge of transmission systems, including SCTE and closed captions
Extensive knowledge of video encoding and streaming protocols
Knowledge of TV production processes.
Knowledge of post-production workflows.
Demonstrated established and commercially productive relationships with clients and service providers
Skills and Abilities
A technical and/or engineering background and keen interest in broadcast technology.
Leadership skills and an ability to manage and motivate people in a live environment.
Provide clear instructions for addressing current issues and future challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to keep calm and react positively in a pressured live environment.
Communicate effectively while addressing technical issues keeping clients informed.
Working Conditions
This role is based at our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge
This is a 2-year fixed term contract
You will be required to work unsociable hours including occasional weekends, late nights and overnights to provide cover during live events.
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