Broadcast Manager (Broadcast and Technical Solutions)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking an experienced AV Operations leader to supervise front-line teams delivering TV production and racecourse AV systems in a dynamic broadcasting environment.

You will manage system design, quality control, contingency planning, and liaison with clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding broadcasting standards and compliance with gambling regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Communication/Visual Arts with AV/TV focus.
• Minimum 6 years' experience with AV systems, consultancy, or TV venue design & development.
• Proven managerial experience in AV industry with strong leadership skills.
• Strong communication in English and Chinese; able to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-line operations to ensure smooth operation of TV Production and racecourse AV systems.
• Perform quality control and monitoring to ensure broadcasting standards for local and overseas transmissions.
• Oversee contingency planning and system recovery for AV/TV systems.
• Liaise with clients on AV system design and supervise implementation to meet timelines and budgets.
• Maintain and develop expertise in audio/video concepts and technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

AV Engineering

Education

Bachelor degree in AV/TV

Tools

AV System Design

Broadcast Equipment

Job description

About the Role

The role sits within the Chinese Wagering Program Team in Broadcasting Operations, which produces and packages racing television programmes for local terrestrial free-to-air television, pay cable television and overseas simulcasting. The Broadcasting Operations team is responsible for live coverage of horse racing in Hong Kong, production of related promotional video, and formatting betting and racing-related information into TV graphic displays and documentaries for on-air at TV stations and for display on racecourse giant display screens and closed-circuit TV. Reporting to the Manager, Broadcasting Operations (Broadcast and Technical Operations), the job holder supervises front-line operations to ensure smooth operation of the Club’s TV Production systems and racecourse AV systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises front-line operations team to ensure smooth operations of the Club’s TV Production systems and racecourse AV systems.
• Performs quality control and monitoring to ensure the Club’s programme signals comply with broadcasting standards for both local and overseas live transmission.
• Oversees all operational issues and contingency planning of AV/TV systems, and performs system fall-back and recovery when required.
• Ensures the efficiency and quality of video and audio signal transmissions for both overseas race simulcasting and local television/online broadcasting.
• Liaises with internal and external clients on AV system design and supervises AV system implementation to ensure completion on time and within budget.
• Maintains and/or develops expertise in audio and video concepts and technologies, as well as other skillsets required within the professional AV industry.
• Initials and edits project documentation for tendering and procurement process.
• Responsible for signal checking with local and overseas service providers on Simulcast raceday.
• Ensures compliance with Responsible Gambling Policy (RGP) and all stipulated legal requirements pertaining to wagering, thereby protecting the integrity of the Club’s business.
• Assists the line manager in any projects as assigned and undertakes other duties as assigned by Line Manager.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree or higher diploma in Communication/Visual Arts with major in AV Engineering or TV production or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience with AV Consultant or system integrator or a TV Station and venue AV system design & development.
• Experience in AV industry managerial role with strong leadership skill.
• Good sense of trends and the initiative to stay up-to-date, be self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently and willing to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills, fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours including Sunday and public holiday.

Salary

• Competitive salary

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits package
• Dynamic working environment
• Development opportunities

About the Company

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club founded in 1884 that acts continuously for the betterment of society. It has a unique integrated business model comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.