Broadcast Event Engineer, Cingularity

M337 IMG Media Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG is seeking an Event Engineer to support world-class live sports broadcasting and transmission services at major events worldwide. This hands-on role requires extensive travel and strong technical expertise in broadcast technology, deployment, testing and on-site support for rights holders and broadcasters.

You will base in London with regular visits to IMG facilities and travel across UK, Europe and beyond, ensuring high-quality broadcast delivery and reliable connectivity for dynamic

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support broadcast transmission infrastructure at live events.
• Install fibre, network and video transmission gear and test configurations.
• Rack and commission equipment both in-house and on site.
• Test and repair engineering cabling as needed.
• Support video encoding/decoding workflows and IP contributions.

Skills

Live broadcast engineering

Broadcast transmission

IP networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting skills

Customer facing

International travel

Rack and cabling

Tools

Fibre connectivity equipment

Video encoding/decoding gear

On-site testing equipment

Job description

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the worlds premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the worlds premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Working Conditions:

This is a permanent position. This role is based at our facility in Gunthorpe St, London. You will be required to spend a considerable amount of time away supporting global events. 70% international travel. You must have the ability to work unsociable and extended hours as required to cover sporting events.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an Event Engineer to support the delivery of world class live sports broadcasting and transmission services across major sporting events globally. This is a hands on engineering role requiring extensive travel, practical technical expertise and a strong understanding of broadcast technology. You will be responsible for deploying, testing and supporting transmission and connectivity solutions onsite 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. The role is primarily based in London at 3 Gunthorpe Street, London, E1 7RL, with regular visits to IMG Studios, Stockley Park (Hayes, Uxbridge) for equipment builds and testing. Extensive UK, European, and international travel will be required to support live events worldwide.

Experience Required:

• 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

Essential Experience:

• Must have 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

Desirable Experience:

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

Core Competencies:

• Business Acumen - Understanding financial drivers, interpreting business data, aligning decisions to strategic outcomes
• Operational Excellence - Driving efficiency, governance, and continuous improvement in delivery & operations
• Innovation Mindset - Cultivating curiosity, experimentation, and forward looking capability development
• Leadership & Collaboration - Inspiring others, building trust, and enabling collaboration across teams

TKO EEO Statement:

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IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment