Job Title:
Broadcast Engineer
Location:
London – On-Site
Industry:
Sports
Contact:
The
Broadcast & Production Engineer
will be responsible for overseeing the technical delivery of all broadcast elements of a major international sporting event, as well as supporting the year-round broadcast infrastructure.
Embedded in-house within the host organisation and part of the wider commercial and marketing structure, the broadcast team is recognised as a world leader in host broadcast production.
The successful candidate will play a key role in exploring and interrogating the technical landscape to identify best practices and ensure the efficient use of the Broadcast Centre. This includes delivering seamless operations for both rights-holding partners and in-house productions.
What you will be doing:
* Proactively communicate latest technologies and future industry trends to inform and steer the organisation on key developments in live broadcasting.
* Oversee an evolvingand complex broadcastinfrastructure across the site, requiring sensitive aesthetical considerations.
* Work with the Broadcast Managerto procure and manage over 45 host broadcast suppliers (including any tender process) ensuring timely delivery, value for money and compliance policies & values, such as health & safety, sustainability & innovation.
* Be the point of contact for TV Broadcast partners, corresponding with rights holders throughout the planning phase on their technical delivery, distribution, health & safety and general technical requests for on- and off-site operations.
About you:
* Significant experience and proven track record of leading technical broadcast teams at major sporting or other events.
* Able to manage key stakeholders effectively to ensure market-leading outcomes.
* Excellent industry and supplier contacts.
* Ability to build productive relationships both internally and externally, establishing a good rapport and demonstrating sensitivity to the agenda and priorities of others.
* Demonstrates a consultative approach to decision making and listens to others' views and ideas but is not afraid to take a decision and lead from the front with integrity.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, with professional IT skills including CAD design.