Junior Broadcast Event Engineer, Cingularity

IMG Media's Cingularity business is seeking a Junior Broadcast Event Engineer to join its growing Events team, working alongside experienced Event Engineers on live sports broadcast transmission. The role is suited to a recent graduate, apprentice, trainee engineer or someone with up to two years' experience in broadcasting, networking or live events who is looking to build a career in live sports broadcast transmission. The successful candidate gains hands-on exposure to every stage of live event delivery, from equipment preparation and testing through to on-site deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting and event support, while developing specialist knowledge in broadcast transmission, IP networking, fibre technologies and remote production workflows.

• Assist with the staging, configuration and testing of event equipment.
• Read and interpret network topology, schematic and engineering drawings.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and accurate operational logs throughout events.
• Participate in customer and project planning meetings and liaise with telecommunications suppliers under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare, label, pack, ship and track equipment for events, maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Support the installation, rigging, testing and commissioning of transmission systems.
• Assist with network connectivity, encoding, decoding and transmission services.
• Monitor event equipment and associated video, audio and data services.
• Provide first-line technical support to customers and stakeholders on-site, escalating service issues appropriately to senior engineers.
• Support equipment de-rig and pack-down activities following event completion.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety requirements.

• A genuine interest in live television broadcasting, transmission or networking technologies.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in time-critical live event environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to follow engineering schematics, diagrams and technical instructions.
• Experience making and testing Ethernet (RJ45) and coaxial cables.
• Basic understanding of video signals (SD-SDI, HD-SDI, UHD), audio and video routing systems, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365, and Excel or Google Sheets.
• Foundational IP networking knowledge, including basic network configuration, troubleshooting network connectivity issues, and data and telemetry services.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without restriction.
• Ability to work unsociable and extended hours, including weekends and public holidays, and to spend considerable time away from home supporting global events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a positive, professional attitude and high attention to detail.
• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively, and comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Eager to learn and develop technical expertise, and a collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
• Demonstration of the core competencies expected of all employees: business acumen, operational excellence, innovation mindset, and leadership and collaboration.

• Qualification, apprenticeship or certification in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, Networking, IT or a related discipline.
• Experience within a broadcast, networking, media, sports or live events environment.
• Knowledge of fibre transmission technologies.
• Familiarity with MPEG encoding/decoding technologies (AVC, HEVC) and JPEG2000.
• Understanding of IP video transport technologies such as SRT, Zixi or SMPTE ST 2110.
• Exposure to Net Insight products, including Nimbra platforms.

• Regular visits to IMG Studios, Stockley Park (Hayes, Uxbridge) for equipment builds and testing.
• Extensive UK, European and international travel required to support live events worldwide, with around 70% international travel.
• Requirement to work unsociable and extended hours, including weekends and public holidays, to cover sporting events.

• Structured training and mentorship from experienced Event Engineers.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading broadcast and networking technologies.
• Exposure to premium live sports productions and global broadcast operations.
• Opportunities to travel internationally and work on major live events.
• A defined progression path toward a Broadcast Event Engineer position.

Cingularity is a highly specialised global fibre network provider delivering premium live broadcast transmission services for some of the world's leading media and sports organisations, supporting global broadcasters and rights holders including Amazon Prime, Warner Bros. 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, and is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO).