Live Broadcast Tech Lead — Saudi Pro League

TKO; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG is seeking a Technical Lead to act as the regional technical contact for the Saudi Pro League based in Riyadh. You will oversee all aspects of live broadcast delivery, produce technical documentation, and coordinate with facilities companies and freelance producers to ensure on-time, on-budget productions.

Based in Riyadh, you will be the go-to expert for OB/remote workflows, UHD HDR delivery, and TV production techniques, collaborating with SPL and suppliers to shape end-to-end broadcast

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the technical planning of live events.
• Experience of being an onsite Technical Producer on a range of events using differing workflows; onsite, remote, etc.
• An understanding of broadcast technologies, including OB and remote workflows, UHD HDR, and delivery methods such as satellite and fibre.
• Good understanding on TV technology and production techniques

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Live Technology to deliver live broadcasts in the region, ensuring the best technical solution based on production requirements and budget.
• Deliver live on-site OB programmes and highlights on-time and on budget.
• Engage with the contracted companies to ensure the right facilities and crew, to best facilitate production requirements.
• Produce relevant technical documentation and drawings in advance of live broadcasts and events.
• Work with the SPL and our contracted suppliers to define end to end technical broadcast solutions for live production,
• Be the regional technical point of contact for production on live events to ensure the safe delivery of productions.
• Attend match rounds to ensure consistency and quality of delivery is maintained
• Attend recces where technical input is required.
• Manage freelance Technical Producers deployed to the games.
• Promote a progressive and positive culture within our teams, supporting the values of IMG Media. Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Entrepreneurialism and Persistence.
• Support the Sustainability and D&I initiatives across the department.
• Build an environment that drives performance and accountability.
• Work closely with Production Management on the commercial, corporate and client deliverables.
• Forward planning, idea generation and the ability to think creatively and inspire and coach teams to do the same.

Skills

Live events planning

Onsite Technical Producer

Broadcast technologies

TV technology

Job description

IMG is seeking a Technical Lead to act as the regional technical contact for the Saudi Pro League based in Riyadh. You will oversee all aspects of live broadcast delivery, produce technical documentation, and coordinate with facilities companies and freelance producers to ensure on-time, on-budget productions.

Based in Riyadh, you will be the go-to expert for OB/remote workflows, UHD HDR delivery, and TV production techniques, collaborating with SPL and suppliers to shape end-to-end broadcast