Are you passionate about live sport and world‑class broadcast production? At Matchroom, we deliver some of the biggest events in boxing, darts, snooker, pool, and multi‑sport entertainment to audiences around the globe.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and technically skilled Media Manager to support our fast‑paced Media and Broadcast team. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of our content workflow — ensuring archive, match footage, promos and digital assets are securely ingested, tagged and archived and supporting delivery of clips and larger volumes of archive to in‑house teams and third parties.
Responsibilities
Media Ingest & Asset Management
* Ingest, catalogue, and manage live event footage, studio recordings, promos, highlights, and archive material.
* Maintain structured and searchable media libraries across shared storage and MAM systems.
* Apply consistent metadata standards to ensure efficient retrieval for production and post‑production teams.
* Ensure files are stored correctly and easy for the production team to access.
Broadcast & Live Event Support
* Support live event workflows including file transfers from OB units, satellite feeds, and remote production environments.
* Coordinate media selection and transfers between production, edit, graphics, and digital teams under tight deadlines.
* Assist with delivery of content to global broadcast partners and digital platforms.
Technical Operations
* Monitor and maintain media storage systems, shared servers, and backup procedures.
* Troubleshoot file format, codec, and compatibility issues across platforms.
* Ensure correct version control and file naming conventions are adhered to.
Content Delivery
* Prepare clips of compilations to an editorial brief from internal/external stakeholders.
* Manage delivery of files to broadcasters, and internal/external stakeholders.
* Manage transcoding workflows to meet various platform specifications.
* Ensure timely turnaround of highlights and social‑first content following live events.
Archive & Security Management
* Maintain the integrity, organisation, and security of Matchroom’s media archive.
* Implement and enforce appropriate access controls and backup protocols.
* Support long‑term archive strategy and asset preservation.
* Stay up to date with emerging broadcast technology, cloud workflows, and media asset management solutions.
Qualifications
* Experience in media management, broadcast operations, or post‑production workflows.
* Strong understanding of media file formats, codecs, frame rates, and delivery specifications.
* Experience with MAM systems and workflows of shared storage systems.
* Familiarity with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, or similar.
* Understanding of working to editorial briefs to select archive or clips best suited to support requests.
* Comfortable working in fast‑paced live event environments, including evenings and weekends.
* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
* Proactive, adaptable, and able to troubleshoot technical challenges calmly under pressure.
* Passion for live sport and premium content production.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
For more information please contact Pippa@Broadcastrecruit.co.uk
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