Technical Manager

Buzz 16; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports entertainment company is seeking a Technical Manager in London. The role involves overseeing technical operations for live broadcasts, managing freelance teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Candidates should have proven experience in live broadcast operations, excellent communication, and project management skills. Flexibility and innovation are key, with responsibilities including technical liaison with partners and managing budgetary challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in live broadcast operations and technical infrastructure.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Flexible and quick-thinking approach to technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of live sports broadcasts.
• Act as technical liaison for broadcasters and third-party providers.
• Manage and coordinate freelance Technical Managers.

Skills

Live Outside broadcasts understanding

Technical and editorial communication

Cloud and remote workflows

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Welcome to Buzz 16!

We create the very best in live and non-live sports entertainment for linear and digital platforms. Working with the biggest stars in sport, across the world's leading broadcasters.

We believe in togetherness, inclusivity & trust. We do what we love & we love what we do - innovating & creating the very best entertainment.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Technical Manager to join us.

What You\'ll Be Doing

Provide technical support and oversight for our live sports broadcasts, Podcasts and in-house post-production infrastructure ensuring robust workflows, high-quality delivery, and client management. Work with our in-house production team across RFP’s, ensuring technical budgets and workflows suit the needs of future broadcasts.

Key Responsibilities

Live Broadcast Operations

• Oversee all technical aspects of Buzz16’s live sport broadcasts
• Act as the primary technical liaison for our broadcaster, maintaining strong relationships with key partners, and third-party providers
• Lead weekly debriefs with broadcasters and manage ongoing broadcast requirements
• Book circuits, review camera plans, and approve EVS specifications to optimize production quality
• Serve as the main point of contact for Tech Meetings with our facility providers prior to each live weekend or match, and attend debriefs when required
• Conduct technical recces to assess live broadcast requirements across all tournaments

Post-Production & Technical Infrastructure

• Provide technical support for the in-house post-production team and assist with servers and edit suites
• Support the development team with technical analysis, workflows, and plans for new shows, events, and live productions
• Proactively explore broadcast technology innovations and identify opportunities to enhance workflows and capabilities
• Organize demonstrations of emerging technologies relevant to editorial, production, and broadcast teams

Freelance Oversight

• Manage and coordinate freelance Technical Managers (TMs) for Outside Broadcasts and the Remote Operations Centre
• Book freelance TMs and sound supervisors where needed and ensure they are aligned with broadcast objectives and technical standards
• Maintain regular communication with the TM team to ensure consistency and resolve any issues quickly

Budget, Planning & Third-Party Management

• Provide broadcast specifications, review and approve quotes and manage contracts for technical third-party providers
• Produce technical documentation and schematics to support future broadcasts
• Manage relevant budgetary responsibilities to ensure financial targets are achieved across tournaments
• Work closely with Production Executives (PE) and Production Management (PM) teams to resolve budgetary, logistical, and planning challenges
• Be present onsite during select match weekends to support Outside Broadcasts (OBs) or ROC operations as required

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. This role will require late starts/finishes and weekend/bank holiday working where necessary as well as travelling to shoot/outside broadcast locations in the UK and abroad.

Who you are

• Understands all aspects of Live Outside broadcasts including Vision, Sound and EVS
• Ability to act as a bridge between technical and editorial teams, translating complex technical concepts into simplified, actionable insights
• Understanding of Cloud and remote workflows
• Proven experience in live broadcast operations, technical infrastructure, connectivity, and post-production workflows
• Strong background in project management, particularly in designing and overseeing technical workflows for live TV broadcasts
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy
• Experienced in working with broadcasters, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams across various levels
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Flexible, innovative, and quick-thinking, with a proactive approach to technical challenges and broadcast demands

Buzz 16 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to recruiting, retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Come and be part of our team\'s journey.