Broadcast Event Engineer

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG is seeking an Event Engineer to support world-class live sports broadcasting and transmission services at major events globally. The role involves deploying, testing and supporting transmission and connectivity solutions on-site, with extensive travel to international venues.

The position requires hands-on engineering expertise in fibre and video transmission, IP networking, and on-site rack builds, with strong customer-facing and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Live broadcast engineering experience required.
• Experience with broadcast transmission environments.
• Fibre connectivity and testing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of video encoding/decoding processes.
• Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals.
• Hands-on engineering experience including rack builds and cabling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in live event settings.
• Customer-facing and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~70% of the year).
• Ability to work unsociable/extened hours during events.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support broadcast transmission infrastructure at live sporting events.
• Install, configure and test fibre, network and video transmission equipment.
• Rack and commission technical equipment both in-house and on-site.
• Build, test and repair engineering cabling where required.
• Configure and support video encoding and decoding solutions.
• Troubleshoot broadcast, transmission and connectivity issues under live event conditions.
• Work closely with customers, broadcasters and production teams.
• Support IP-based video contribution and distribution workflows.
• Prepare and test equipment prior to deployment.

Skills

Live broadcast engineering

Broadcast transmission

Fibre connectivity

Video encoding/decoding

IP networking fundamentals

Rack builds & cabling

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

International travel

Leadership & collaboration

Job description

About the Role

IMG is seeking an Event Engineer to support the delivery of world-class live sports broadcasting and transmission services across major sporting events globally. This hands-on engineering role requires extensive travel, practical technical expertise and a strong understanding of broadcast technology. The post holder will be responsible for deploying, testing and supporting transmission and connectivity solutions on-site at live sporting events, ensuring high-quality broadcast delivery for rights holders and broadcasters worldwide. The role requires approximately 70% travel throughout the year, often supporting large-scale international broadcasts in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and support broadcast transmission infrastructure at live sporting events
• Install, configure and test fibre, network and video transmission equipment
• Rack and commission technical equipment both in-house and on-site
• Build, test and repair engineering cabling where required
• Configure and support video encoding and decoding solutions
• Troubleshoot broadcast, transmission and connectivity issues under live event conditions
• Work closely with customers, broadcasters and production teams
• Support IP-based video contribution and distribution workflows
• Prepare and test equipment prior to deployment

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Live broadcast engineering experience
• Broadcast transmission experience
• Fibre connectivity experience
• Knowledge of video encoding and decoding
• Understanding of IP networking fundamentals
• Practical engineering experience including rack builds, cabling and equipment installation
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Customer-facing experience
• Ability to travel internationally for approximately 70% of the year
• Ability to work unsociable and extended hours as required to cover sporting events
• Business Acumen - understanding financial drivers, interpreting business data, aligning decisions to strategic outcomes
• Operational Excellence - driving efficiency, governance, and continuous improvement in delivery and operations
• Innovation Mindset - cultivating curiosity, experimentation, and forward-looking capability development
• Leadership and Collaboration - inspiring others, building trust, and enabling collaboration across teams

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of transmission platforms such as Nimbra
• Remote production workflows
• Satellite communications
• Sports broadcasting experience
• Contribution and distribution network experience

Workplace

• Based at IMG's facility in Gunthorpe St, London
• Requires approximately 70% international travel
• Requires ability to work unsociable and extended hours as required to cover sporting events

About the Company

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specialising in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a premium sports and entertainment company.