Technical Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports production seeks a Technical Production Manager to oversee the execution of live broadcasts. This role demands an experienced professional with strong technical skills, solid budget management, and the ability to lead teams under pressure. Join us to work on exciting sports events globally and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experienced Unit Manager or Production Manager within live sports broadcasting.
• Thorough understanding of outside broadcast technical systems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of live outside broadcasts, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Liaise with OB providers and technical crew for planning and execution.
• Manage technical budgets and track costs for all projects.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Job description

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Location: Brentwood, Essex (with some remote work)/on location

Contract Type: Full-time

Are you a Production Manager with an understanding or keen interest in the technical and commercial aspects required to deliver and plan an outside broadcast or a Unit / Tech manager wishing to take the next step into production and the commercial aspects of this uniquely placed family business… Then this could be the job for you.

About the Company

Matchroom Sport is a global leader in sports promotion and production, delivering live events and premium content worldwide. Our in-house production arm, Matchroom Media, produces over 2,500 hours of live original content annually, encompassing major sporting events for boxing, darts and nineball.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Technical Production Manager to oversee the technical execution of our live sports productions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical aspects of live outside broadcasts, ensuring alignment with editorial vision and technical requirements and a seamless delivery to multiple platforms.
• Liaise with OB providers, lighting and staging suppliers, and technical crew to plan and deliver live output.
• Design, update, and circulate detailed technical call sheets and delivery schematics.
• Lead on-site technical production during live events, ensuring smooth operation and quick resolution of any issues.
• Introduce new technical innovations to the broadcast to enhance programming.
• Ensure all productions adhere to health and safety regulations, including the compilation of risk assessments.
• Manage and track technical budgets and cost reporting for all projects.
• Support the continuous improvement of workflows and production processes, ensuring efficiency and innovation.

Qualifications

• An experienced Unit Manager or Production Manager within live sports broadcasting.
• Thorough understanding of broadcast operations, delivery methods, and outside broadcast technical systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and coordinate large teams under pressure.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to manage budgets and report costs accurately.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Experience working with international outside broadcasts.

Why Join Matchroom?

Join a passionate, driven team producing some of the most exciting sports content globally. We offer the opportunity to work at the highest level of sports broadcasting with international travel and a challenging and dynamic workload.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and recruitment and eliminating unlawful discrimination.