Head of Media Engineering

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Biggin Hill is seeking a Head of Media Engineering to oversee broadcast systems and manage a diverse team. This role requires extensive experience in broadcast engineering, project delivery, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Broadcast Engineering and have over 10 years of experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing and leading a diverse team in broadcast engineering.
• Over 10 years in broadcast television engineering operations, ideally in a sports environment.
• Understanding of technical standards in broadcast and media engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the media engineering group to meet operational requirements.
• Oversee broadcast infrastructure and audio/visual operations at F1 events.
• Lead technical partnerships and enhancements in department services.

Skills

Broadcast Engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Technical communication

Budget management

Education

Degree in Broadcast Engineering or a related subject

Job description

We are looking for a Head of Media Engineering to join our media and technology centre in Biggin Hill. This role will manage the media engineering group to deliver the strategic and tactical objectives of Formula 1.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring broadcast systems and staffing meet F1’s operational requirements and demands.
• Responsibility for Formula 1’s production and remote broadcast infrastructure.
• Defining strategic technical upgrades within Media Engineering and ensuring project delivery.
• Ensuring F1 facilitates broadcast infrastructure to rights holders.
• Overseeing and managing the provision of Audio/Visual operations within the F1 Paddock Club at F1 events, in conjunction with Media Engineering’s Hospitality and Events AV team.
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships internally and with leading broadcast industry manufacturers, F1 partners, and innovators.
• Leading F1's broadcast engineering and support functions, ensuring a culture of trust, integrity, and professionalism.
• Managing freelance and contract staff effectively.
• Staying updated on emerging technological changes with the department’s Senior Engineering Managers.
• Preparing annual departmental budgets aligned with F1’s objectives.
• Leading the continual development and enhancement of the department's services, including potential technical partnerships.

About You

• Degree qualification in Broadcast Engineering or a closely related subject.
• Significant experience in managing, supervising, and leading a large and diverse team of broadcast engineering and operational technical staff.
• Over 10 years of experience in broadcast television engineering operations, ideally within a tier-one sports live outside broadcast environment.
• Understanding of current and developing technical standards related to broadcast and media engineering/post-production, applicable to both linear TV and OTT production and distribution.
• Proven ability to deliver complex technical projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in planning, delivering, and troubleshooting operational departmental obligations.
• Flexibility to interact at all business levels, from executive management to mentoring junior staff.
• Established professional relationships with broadcast industry equipment manufacturers and service providers.

Division: Broadcast and Media

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