Broadcast Lead in London

Broadcast Lead in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead broadcast operations at major sports events and innovate storytelling through technology.
  • Company: Bolt6, a cutting-edge sports tech company revolutionising how we experience sports.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, health stipend, and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Work on-site at global sports events and enjoy opportunities for career growth.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of sports broadcasting and storytelling.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in live sports broadcast and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

About Us

We’re building the future of sport. Bolt6 is a sports technology company at the forefront of visual innovation – from real-time tracking and data overlays, to immersive broadcast graphics and AR experiences. We work across tennis, golf, motorsport, volleyball, and more; partnering with rights holders and broadcasters to elevate how sport is seen, understood, and enjoyed.

What You’ll Do

  • Broadcast Execution & Event Leadership
    • Lead broadcast operations at major live events across multiple sports.
    • Oversee production workflows, ensuring seamless delivery under high-pressure environments.
    • Act as the primary decision-maker on-site for broadcast quality, troubleshooting, and execution.
  • Creative Direction & Storytelling
    • Define and evolve the visual identity and editorial voice of broadcast products.
    • Drive innovation in how stories are told through live sports, data, and technology.
    • Collaborate with production, product, and design teams to enhance fan engagement.
  • Client & Partner Management
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, leagues, federations, and broadcasters.
    • Act as a trusted advisor to partners on broadcast innovation and execution.
    • Align internal delivery with client expectations and long-term partnership goals.
  • Operational Team & Workflow Development
    • Design, implement, and refine scalable broadcast workflows across sports and regions.
    • Identify inefficiencies and introduce tools, processes, and best practices to improve delivery.
    • Ensure consistency and cohesion across all broadcast outputs.
  • Product & Experience Ownership
    • Oversee the “look and feel” of all broadcast products, ensuring high production standards.
    • Partner with product and engineering teams to influence roadmap and feature development.
    • Champion innovation in graphics, data integration, and fan-facing experiences.
  • Cross-Sport Cohesion
    • Create a unified broadcast vision across different sports offerings.
    • Share best practices and drive consistency while respecting sport-specific nuances.
    • Foster collaboration between teams working across different disciplines.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in live sports broadcast delivery.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to make decisions in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of broadcast production, including graphics, replay, and live workflows.
  • Strong editorial judgment and passion for storytelling in sports.
  • Highly organised with a focus on scalable processes and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on background and experience.
  • Company where you will be challenged, valued and respected, with great compensation in a team that doesn’t play politics.
  • Ownership and autonomy of your work.
  • The opportunity to work in sport at an elite level.
  • Support through learning and development tailored to your role.
  • We have supported a number of promotions as well as internal changes to help our top talent grow and stay engaged in their careers.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Health and wellbeing stipend.
  • Flexible working when not travelling.

Location

In this role, expect to be working on-site at sports events around the world for at least 100 days per year. When not on-site, you may work remotely, or from our offices in London, Winchester or Charlotte.

Diversity & Inclusion

We have a commitment to diversity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. We celebrate differences. We encourage different opinions and approaches to be heard, and we use these to build the best products in the world. We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please get in touch with us.

Broadcast Lead in London employer: Bolt6

At Bolt6, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and innovation in the sports technology sector. With competitive salaries, a strong focus on employee growth through tailored learning and development opportunities, and the chance to work at elite sporting events worldwide, we ensure our team members feel valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion further enriches our collaborative environment, making Bolt6 a truly rewarding place to advance your career in sports broadcasting.

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Contact Details:

Bolt6 Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Broadcast Lead in London

Broadcast Operations Management
Leadership Skills
Decision-Making in High-Pressure Environments
Production Workflow Oversight
Creative Direction
Storytelling in Sports
Stakeholder Management