Sound Guarantee, Studios

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG is seeking an experienced Sound Guarantee to support the Lead Sound Guarantee and wider Sound team across live and remote productions. You will advise on workflows, design and install audio systems, and maintain infrastructure while documenting processes.

This on-site permanent role at Stockley Park, Uxbridge requires a client-facing, proactive engineer with strong AV networking knowledge. You will work across varied productions, stay ahead of new tech, and manage projects from quotes to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience guaranteeing sound for live productions.
• Experience in remote production environments.
• Proficient in intercom setup and operation across systems.
• Ability to set up sound desks for varied productions.
• Knowledge of AOIP and Dante ecosystems (2110-30, AES67, Ravenna, NMOS, Dante).
• Familiar with SIP codecs and VoIP in live contexts.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and guarantee live productions across studio and remote models.
• Coordinate audio workflows between multiple teams and projects.
• Serve as escalation point for sound issues with technical teams.
• Maintain and upgrade audio infrastructure for client use.
• Plan, configure and install new audio systems into IMG infrastructure.
• Document workflows in Excel and high-level design docs.
• Lead project work from quotes to BOMs and stakeholder liaison.
• Advise on sound workflows and best practices across productions.
• Support system maintenance and upgrades.

Skills

Live sound guarantee

Remote production

Intercom setup

Sound desks setup

AOIP & Dante systems

SIP codecs & VoIP

Networking for audio

AES3 & MADI basics

Client-facing

Calm under pressure

Project management

Tools

Lawo mixing desks

Calrec consoles

Yamaha desks

Riedel intercom

RTS intercom

Unity Connect / Unity Intercom

BNCS routing

UHF talkback

Wireless mics & IEMs

Avid Pro Tools

Netgear AVline switches

Job description

About the Role

IMG's Studios team are looking for an experienced Sound Guarantee to support the Lead Sound Guarantee and wider Sound team in working on all aspects of sound across various productions, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of audio systems and processes. The role involves guaranteeing on live productions, advising on workflows and best practices, and undertaking project-based work such as system design, installation and implementation, as well as system maintenance and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup and guarantee live productions, ranging from studio-based shows at IMG to various remote production models.
• Coordinate between multiple teams to ensure audio workflows follow best practices for both new and existing projects.
• Act as a point of escalation to core technical teams for any sound issues or queries.
• Ensure all audio infrastructure is maintained and fully operational for client use.
• Plan, build, configure and install new audio systems into IMG infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of new and emerging technology and system upgrades, advising on how they can be implemented to support new and existing productions.
• Document workflows in Excel workbooks and HLDs as required.
• Take ownership of project work, from sourcing quotes and generating BOMs to liaising with stakeholders and delivering projects.
• Advise on sound workflows and best practices across productions.
• Support system maintenance and upgrades.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in guaranteeing sound for live productions.
• Experience in remote production.
• Proficiency in intercom setup and operation.
• Ability to setup sound desks for productions.
• Knowledge and experience in working with AOIP, including 2110-30, AES67, Ravenna, NMOS and Dante systems.
• Setup and operation of SIP codecs and VoIP.
• Working knowledge of some of the following: Lawo mixing desks, Calrec mixing consoles, Yamaha desks, Riedel talkback systems, RTS intercom, Unity Connect, Unity Intercom, BNCS routing, UHF talkback, and wireless mics and IEMs.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic networking as it relates to sound.
• Familiarity with traditional audio formats such as AES3 and MADI.
• Be client facing and approachable, always maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially when working on productions.
• Ability to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Be proactive, and approach projects with enthusiasm.
• Experience of liaising with productions, clients and managing client expectations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in Outside Broadcast.
• Experience with flyaway.
• Experience with Avid ProTools.
• Knowledge of Direct out Prodigy MX/MP.
• Knowledge of Lawo Home, UHD Core, XCS, MKIII surfaces.
• Knowledge or experience with Bitfocus Companion.
• Knowledge of Netgear AVline switches.

Workplace

• Permanent position based on site at the facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
• May require weekend work from time to time.
• May require early morning, late evening and Bank Holiday work to cover productions working to different time zones.
• Opportunity to work on location as required.

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. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company that owns UFC, WWE, and PBR.