Working Conditions: Department: IMG Studios Reports To: Lead Engineer Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None Hours of Work: Average 40 hrs per week on shift basis Contract Type / Length: Permanent Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge (free on-site parking) Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc This is a shift-based role working 7 x 12 hour days per fortnight. Working at weekends is expected. Night shifts may be required as part of a project.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* Provide proactive support and maintenance services for very busy live studios, post production and transmission facilities.
* Support the Lead Engineer in helping to provide fast and effective solutions to issues that may arise in a live studio transmission.
* Support clients in IMG’s facilities.
* Work as part of a dynamic engineering team towards engineering developments and special projects within IMG.
* Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job.
* Maintain all paperwork required to ensure the department runs efficiently.
* Successful maintenance and technical support in Studio, Post Production and Transmission Services.
* Support senior and engineering management.
Experience and Skills
* Proven experience as a TV Facilities or Broadcast Engineer within studio, transmission, and post-production environments.
* Strong understanding of broadcast production workflows, including live sports, news, or similar fast-paced production environments.
* Solid knowledge of broadcast and IT/IP infrastructure, including standards such as ST 2110, AES67, and NMOS.
* Expertise in at least one specialist technical area within broadcast engineering operations.
* Demonstrated experience working within a production engineering environment.
* Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to a range of personalities.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to urgent technical challenges.
* Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to provide creative solutions in real-time.
* Experience communicating technical issues, updates, and resolutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Proactive approach to identifying, anticipating, and resolving technical issues.
* Relevant broadcast engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
* General education to at least A Level standard or equivalent.
* Positive, helpful “can-do” attitude with strong interpersonal awareness and diplomacy when dealing with clients and on-air talent.
TKO EEO Statement: TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.
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