Global Live Broadcast Transmission Engineer (Travel-Heavy)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Live broadcast engineering

Broadcast transmission

Fibre connectivity

Video encoding/decoding

IP networking fundamentals

Rack builds & cabling

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

International travel

Leadership & collaboration

Description du poste

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.