Technical Lead, Saudi Pro League (KSA)

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

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

IMG are looking for a Technical Lead to be the regional technical contact for the Saudi Pro League based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the technical delivery of the outside broadcasts, producing relevant documentation and schematics, liaising with facilities companies, attending recces and managing the freelance technical producers. This role will be based in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• 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.

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory

• 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 technnology and production techniques

Desirable

• Arabic speaker

• Understanding of platform technologies

• Strong market knowledge and experience of working in the region

• Sound commercial skills with an ability to match editorial and commercial objectives.

• Ability to deliver against challenging deadlines

• Facilitate and deliver change management

• Experience of managing key client relationships at a senior level

• An in-depth knowledge of production market trends, both in sport and non-sport

Working Conditions

• This is a fixed-term contract role until 31st August 2027.

• This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Travel within KSA, across the various match locations/stadiums

• Requirement for weekend work and unsocial hours

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