Head Of Technical Services, Kojo

Kojo; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

KOJO is seeking a Head of Technical Services to lead and grow our ANZ technical team from Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney. You will drive the development of our world-class broadcast offering, oversee complex facilities and coordination for major sports productions across Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll manage design, engineering and delivery, mentor Technical Directors and Engineers, and collaborate with clients, venues and partners to deliver high-quality audiences experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a technical team in a senior role.
• Background in networking, IP video and broadcast systems.
• Experience with Outside Broadcast.
• Knowledge of sports broadcasting across cricket, AFL, NRL, Rugby, Football, Basketball, Netball, Golf.
• Experience in rostering & logistics of people and equipment.
• Strong communication with OB, venues, match officials, clients and suppliers.
• Risk management and planning/documentation skills.
• Interest in latest broadcast/IP/in-stadia tech; Ross Xpression ideal but not essential.
• Experience developing and mentoring Technical Directors/Managers/Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and evolution of KOJO’s technical offering.
• Manage the ANZ technical team across Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.
• Oversee design, engineering and implementation of advanced sports production facilities.
• Direct technical planning and delivery for sports presentations and events.
• Ensure maintenance of broadcast systems & infrastructure for sports production.
• Develop team capability and career paths.
• Build relationships with clients, venues, broadcasters and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Broadcast tech

IP video

Networking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Rostering & logistics

Risk management

Communication

Tools

SDI routers

MediorNet & Dante

Ross Xpression

Broadcast graphics systems

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced leader to join our growing team as Head of Technical Services for KOJO. This is a senior, leadership role and be based out of Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.

About the role.

This role is responsible for:

• the continued growth and evolution of KOJO’s technical offering
• management of the ANZ technical team
• ensuring our technical and broadcast approach is industry-leading.

Our technical team includes teams in broadcast engineering, broadcast graphics, technical consulting and operations & logistics based across ANZ. The team covers a broad range of services for our clients including technical consulting, technical planning, permanent build and construct of production suites, temporary production facilities at sporting venues, mobile broadcast facilities, comms systems, virtual production, broadcast production, broadcast graphics, live streaming, content production, AR/VR and integration with digital platforms. A core part of this role will be building the capability and expertise of the team, to ensure we continue to deliver high quality work for our clients and partners, and working with each team member to develop their career path, grow their skills and ensure the team works together in a cohesive way.

The continued growth and evolution of KOJO’s technical offering and ensuring our approach is industry-leading will include leading the technical design, engineering and implementation of some of the most technically advanced sports production facilities, television studios, virtual production sets and centralised production hubs and overseeing the technical planning and delivery of all sports presentations and events. It also involves ensuring maintenance and troubleshooting of all modern broadcast production systems & infrastructure for our sports presentation and events business including, but not limited to:

• SMPTE and RF Camera Chains
• SDI vision switchers and routers
• Mediornet and Dante signal transport systems
• Comms systems
• Audio systems including digital consoles, wireless mics, IEM systems, on-field foldback, and PA
• Network-based system integration and control
• Broadcast Graphics Systems
• Hub production facilities
• Virtual production systems

This role will work closely with our Operations Manager on crewing and equipment logistics.

About you.

You must be passionate about broadcast technology with experience in a similar senior role leading technical team/s and building a world-class technical and broadcast offering. You’ll have a background in networking, IP video technology, and broadcast systems, with an understanding of contribution & distribution compression technology highly desirable.

This position is well suited for someone with proven technical event and broadcast technical management experience and requires:

• Experience with Outside Broadcast
• Knowledge of Cricket, AFL, NRL, Rugby, Football, Basketball, Netball, Golf and the broadcast coverage of sport
• Knowledge of protocols around international sporting events
• Experience in rostering & logistics of people and equipment movement
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders (OB, Venue, Match Officials, Clients, Suppliers) involved with sport and broadcast production
• Risk management skills and a high level of planning & documentation skills
• An interest in keeping up with the latest advancements in broadcast, IP and in-stadia technology. Previous experience with Ross Xpression is ideal but not essential.
• Experience in managing and developing a team of Technical Directors, Managers and Technicians

You will work on developing strong relationships with our clients, ensuring we are seen as a valued technical and production partner and contributing to the overall strength of our client partnerships. While the role is based in Melbourne, this role will have involvement in clients across Australia and New Zealand. Out of hours work, weekend and interstate travel will be required in order to meet the requirements of the role.

You will take a lead role in our major event and sports clients, including building relationships with stakeholders such as broadcasters, venues, rental suppliers and equipment manufacturers.

You will be a strong communicator who is able to confidently communicate and present KOJO’s technical capabilities and strategic thinking to a wide range of stakeholders from our internal teams to all clients levels from executives through to operational delivery teams. Internally you’ll be able to connect with the broader KOJO team, contribute and share your understanding of our technical capability and be a consistent positive influence on the business. This position will play a critical role across the business driving curiosity, encouraging new thinking and adding to the general positive energy of the business.

About KOJO.

At KOJO, our dream is to be one of the world's great creative studios, captivating audiences with creativity that influences, entertains and inspires. We live for the moment when the story completely consumes you, and thrive at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and technology.

KOJO comprises three brands being KOJO Creative, KOJO Studios and KOJO. We operate as one integrated and united business; we place great value on the growth of our people, the quality and diversity of our work, our client’s success, and the positive impact we have on the community.

KOJO is a market leader in developing fan first sports marketing and sports experiences. We specialise in creating closer connections between sports, brands and fans. With over 20 years of experience in live sport, we draw on a deep understanding of what matters to fans, delivering compelling, memorable and commercially focused sports experiences. We're proud to work with our valued clients and partners to create world-class integrated sporting experiences.

We’re growing fast across Australia and New Zealand, and we were named at #10 on the 2022 Best Places to Work in Australia. Our values guide everything we do; we are genuine, caring, curious and fearless. Whilst we are in the business of creativity, we always do business with heart. Come and be part of realising our dream to be one of the world’s greatest creative studios.

Inclusion & Belonging

PMY Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. Through initiatives including our RAP Committee, we continue to support reconciliation, inclusion, and meaningful community impact across our business and industry.