About the Role
IMG is seeking an Event Engineer to support the delivery of world-class live sports broadcasting and transmission services across major sporting events globally. This hands-on engineering role requires extensive travel, practical technical expertise and a strong understanding of broadcast technology. The post holder will be responsible for deploying, testing and supporting transmission and connectivity solutions on-site at live sporting events, ensuring high-quality broadcast delivery for rights holders and broadcasters worldwide. The role requires approximately 70% travel throughout the year, often supporting large-scale international broadcasts in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and support broadcast transmission infrastructure at live sporting events
- Install, configure and test fibre, network and video transmission equipment
- Rack and commission technical equipment both in-house and on-site
- Build, test and repair engineering cabling where required
- Configure and support video encoding and decoding solutions
- Troubleshoot broadcast, transmission and connectivity issues under live event conditions
- Work closely with customers, broadcasters and production teams
- Support IP-based video contribution and distribution workflows
- Prepare and test equipment prior to deployment
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Live broadcast engineering experience
- Broadcast transmission experience
- Fibre connectivity experience
- Knowledge of video encoding and decoding
- Understanding of IP networking fundamentals
- Practical engineering experience including rack builds, cabling and equipment installation
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Customer-facing experience
- Ability to travel internationally for approximately 70% of the year
- Ability to work unsociable and extended hours as required to cover sporting events
- Business Acumen - understanding financial drivers, interpreting business data, aligning decisions to strategic outcomes
- Operational Excellence - driving efficiency, governance, and continuous improvement in delivery and operations
- Innovation Mindset - cultivating curiosity, experimentation, and forward-looking capability development
- Leadership and Collaboration - inspiring others, building trust, and enabling collaboration across teams
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of transmission platforms such as Nimbra
- Remote production workflows
- Satellite communications
- Sports broadcasting experience
- Contribution and distribution network experience
Workplace
- Based at IMG's facility in Gunthorpe St, London
- Requires approximately 70% international travel
- Requires ability to work unsociable and extended hours as required to cover sporting events
About the Company
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specialising in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a premium sports and entertainment company.
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Broadcast Event Engineer in London employer: Global Sports Jobs Limited
DAZN is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in Leeds, where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of our operations. We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our employees can grow alongside the company. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering seamless live sports experiences to millions around the globe.
Contact Details:
Global Sports Jobs Limited Recruitment Team
