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Event Engineer, Cingularity
Apply locations London - Stockley Park 5LW time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR21673
Who We Are:
At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences.
Who We Are:
Cingularity a highly specialised global fibre network provider enabling premium live broadcast TV transmission. Our obsession with quality, performance, and network resilience, has allowed us to deliver services for companies including Amazon Prime, Warner Brothers Discovery, and ATP Media.
We are seeking an event engineer from a broadcast focused background to join our events team to help pave the way during our company’s development and expansion over the coming years.
As an Event Engineer, you will join the team responsible for on-site monitoring, supporting, maintaining, and implementing customer solutions for live broadcasts.
The position will be based in London at our office, 28 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR, United Kingdom. You will also need to attend IMG studios Stockley Park, 5 Longwalk Rd, Hayes, Uxbridge UB11 1FE, United Kingdom for equipment builds. Due to the nature of the role, travelling worldwide for events will be necessary.
Please Note:
* You will have to spend a considerable amount of time away supporting global events.
* You may need to work unsociable and extended hours as required to cover sporting events.
* This is a permanent position.
What You'll Do:
Pre-Event Staging and Testing
* To pre-stage and test equipment for the events.
* Create, Read, and interpret schematic and topology drawings based on customer requirements.
* Engagement with end customer on pre-event meetings and discussions to ensure event success.
On-site at Events
* To setup the event and perform all appropriate testing prior to transmission.
* To monitor event-based equipment and associated customer video and data services.
* To provide direct support to customers on-site.
* Working with partners and suppliers as required via phone and email for service issues and other enquiries.
* To ensure that all daily events are logged so end of day reports can be produced after each day’s transmissions.
You Will Have The Following Strengths:
* Proficient in making co-axial and ethernet (RJ45) cables.
* Excellent knowledge of baseband video (SD-SDI, HD-SDI, UHD), audio, video routers and multiviewers.
* Knowledge of optical fibre-based technologies with the experience of deployments and troubleshooting.
* Understanding of MPEG encoding/decoding (AVC/HEVC).
* Understanding of JPEG2000.
* Familiarity with Net Insight products (Nimbra MSR, VA/N414) is desirable.
* Understanding of Microsoft Windows and Office 365 with working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets.
* Basic IP knowledge
o Ability to apply basic network configurations to equipment.
o Ability to perform basic network troubleshooting of data/ telemetry services.
* Experience working as an event-based Broadcast Engineer or similar role.
* Full Driving Licence.
Soft Skills
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
* Proven record of providing exceptional customer experience.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain focused under pressure.
* Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Drive to build their knowledge and skills on existing and emerging technologies.
Benefits:
* Income protection
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Virtual GP
* Pension contribution
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Dental insurance
* Green car scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidized office canteen
* Free breakfast
* Eye Care
* Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events
* EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
* Critical Illness cover
* Financial Wellbeing
* Health Cash Plan
* Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass
* Health Screening
* Will Writing
* Dynamic office environment with great people!
* Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
* Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
* Tech Scheme
* Taste Card
* Travel Insurance
The Process:
We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage.
* Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
* 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – TBC
* 2nd stage interview – TBC
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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