At a Glance
- Tasks: Support live broadcasts by monitoring and maintaining equipment on-site at global events.
- Company: Join IMG, a leading sports marketing agency with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to work unsociable hours and travel worldwide.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting live events and make a real impact in broadcasting.
- Qualifications: Experience in broadcast engineering and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Who We Are
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency specializing in media rights, content production, brand partnerships, digital services, and events. The Company Cingularity is a specialised global fibre network provider enabling premium live broadcast TV transmission, now a part of IMG Media.
What You’ll Do
Cingularity seeks an Event Engineer from broadcast backgrounds to join its events team, supporting on‑site monitoring, maintenance, and implementation of customer solutions for live broadcasts. The position is based in London with travel worldwide and occasional support for IMG Studios at Stockley Park.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Pre‑Event Staging and Testing: Pre‑stage and test equipment for events. Create, read, and interpret schematic and topology drawings based on customer requirements. Engage with end customers during pre‑event meetings to ensure event success.
- On‑Site at Events: Set up the event and perform testing prior to transmission. Monitor event‑based equipment and associated customer video and data services. Provide direct support to customers on site. Coordinate with partners and suppliers via phone and email for service issues. Log all daily events for end‑of‑day reporting.
Knowledge and Experience
- Engineering Capabilities: Work under pressure on live broadcast events. Work long hours in line with live event schedules. Excellent on‑site problem‑solving skills. Follow engineering and technical diagrams for on‑site event solutions. Knowledge of live TV broadcast environments and workflows.
- Technical Knowledge and Experience: Proficient at making coaxial and Ethernet (RJ45) cables. Excellent knowledge of baseband video (SD‑SDI, HD‑SDI, UHD), audio, video routers, and multiviewers. Experience with optical fibre technologies, deployments, and troubleshooting. Understanding of MPEG encoding/decoding (AVC/HEVC) and JPEG2000. Familiarity with Net Insight products (Nimbra MSR, VA/N414) is desirable. Apply basic network configurations to equipment. Perform basic network troubleshooting of data/telemetry services. Prior event‑based Broadcast Engineer or similar role experience. Full driving licence.
Working Conditions
- 3‑year fixed‑term contract.
- Based at 28 Hanbury St, London E1 6QR.
- Significant time away supporting global events.
- Ability to work unsociable and extended hours as required for sporting events.
Event Engineer, Cingularity employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co
Cingularity, as part of IMG, offers an exciting opportunity for Event Engineers to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values creativity and problem-solving. Based in London, employees benefit from global travel opportunities while working on high-profile live broadcasts, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the broadcast industry.
