Junior Broadcast Event Engineer, Studios

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentorship

Hands-on with broadcast technologies

Opportunities to travel

Defined career progression

Job summary

IMG is seeking a Junior Broadcast Event Engineer based in London to work with an experienced Events team on live sports broadcasts. You will gain hands-on exposure from equipment prep to on-site deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting, with regular travel across the UK, Europe and beyond.

The role suits a recent graduate or someone with up to two years in broadcasting, networking or live events, eager to develop expertise in broadcast transmission, IP networking, fibre technologies and remote

Qualifications

• Up to two years of experience in broadcasting, networking or live events, or an equivalent entry point as a recent graduate, apprentice or trainee engineer.
• A genuine interest in live television broadcasting, transmission or networking technologies.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in time-critical live event environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to follow engineering schematics, diagrams and technical instructions.
• Experience making and testing Ethernet (RJ45) and coaxial cables.
• Basic understanding of video signals (SD-SDI, HD-SDI, UHD), audio and video routing systems, and Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365, Excel or Google Sheets.
• Foundational IP networking knowledge, including basic network configuration, troubleshooting network connectivity issues, and data and telemetry services.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without restriction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, a customer-focused and professional attitude, high attention to detail, and strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced environments, eager to learn and develop technical expertise, and a collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the staging, configuration and testing of event equipment.
• Read and interpret network topology, schematic and engineering drawings.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Participate in customer and project planning meetings and liaise with telecommunications suppliers under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare, label, pack, ship and track equipment for events, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support the installation,rigging, testing and commissioning of transmission systems.
• Assist with network connectivity, encoding, decoding and transmission services.
• Monitor event equipment and associated video, audio and data services, maintaining accurate operational logs and documentation throughout events.
• Provide first-line technical support to customers and stakeholders on-site, escalating service issues appropriately to senior engineers.
• Support equipment de-rig and pack-down activities following event completion, ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Broadcasting

Networking

Live events

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Broadcast Engineering qualification

Tools

Ethernet testing

Video routing systems

Job description

About the Role

The Junior Broadcast Event Engineer joins a growing Events team, working alongside experienced Event Engineers to gain hands-on exposure to every stage of live event delivery, from equipment preparation and testing through to on-site deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting and event support. The role is suited to a recent graduate, apprentice, trainee engineer or someone with up to two years of experience in broadcasting, networking or live events who wishes to build a career in live sports broadcast transmission. It offers the chance to work on premium global sporting events while developing specialist knowledge in broadcast transmission, IP networking, fibre technologies and remote production workflows. The position is primarily based in London with regular visits to IMG Studios, Stockley Park, and requires extensive UK, European and international travel to support live events worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the staging, configuration and testing of event equipment.
• Read and interpret network topology, schematic and engineering drawings.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Participate in customer and project planning meetings and liaise with telecommunications suppliers under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare, label, pack, ship and track equipment for events, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support the installation, rigging, testing and commissioning of transmission systems.
• Assist with network connectivity, encoding, decoding and transmission services.
• Monitor event equipment and associated video, audio and data services, maintaining accurate operational logs and documentation throughout events.
• Provide first-line technical support to customers and stakeholders on-site, escalating service issues appropriately to senior engineers.
• Support equipment de-rig and pack-down activities following event completion, ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety requirements.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Up to two years of experience in broadcasting, networking or live events, or an equivalent entry point as a recent graduate, apprentice or trainee engineer.
• A genuine interest in live television broadcasting, transmission or networking technologies.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in time-critical live event environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to follow engineering schematics, diagrams and technical instructions.
• Experience making and testing Ethernet (RJ45) and coaxial cables.
• Basic understanding of video signals (SD-SDI, HD-SDI, UHD), audio and video routing systems, and Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365, Excel or Google Sheets.
• Foundational IP networking knowledge, including basic network configuration, troubleshooting network connectivity issues, and data and telemetry services.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without restriction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, a customer-focused and professional attitude, high attention to detail, and strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced environments, eager to learn and develop technical expertise, and a collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Preferred Skills

• Qualification, apprenticeship or certification in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, Networking, IT or a related discipline.
• Experience within a broadcast, networking, media, sports or live events environment.
• Knowledge of fibre transmission technologies.
• Familiarity with MPEG encoding/decoding technologies (AVC, HEVC) and JPEG2000.
• Understanding of IP video transport technologies such as SRT, Zixi or SMPTE ST 2110.
• Exposure to Net Insight products, including Nimbra platforms.

Workplace

• Primarily based at 3 Gunthorpe Street, London, E1 7RL, with regular visits to IMG Studios, Stockley Park (Hayes, Uxbridge) for equipment builds and testing.
• Requires a considerable amount of time away supporting global events, with around 70% international travel.
• Requires the ability to work unsociable and extended hours, including weekends and public holidays, to cover sporting events.

Benefits & Perks

• Structured training and mentorship from experienced Event Engineers.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading broadcast and networking technologies.
• Exposure to premium live sports productions and global broadcast operations.
• Opportunities to travel internationally and work on major live events.
• A defined progression path toward a Broadcast Event Engineer position.

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, and powers the growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events and teams. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company that owns UFC, WWE and PBR.