MCR Operator (Sports Broadcasting)

TL;DR

MCR Operator (Sports Broadcasting): Managing and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of global live sports coverage with an accent on routing, switching, and monitoring live event feeds. Focus on quickly resolving operational incidents and supporting broadcast equipment for continuous reliability.

Location: Onsite in Leeds, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in sports media, providing a 24/7 global sports streaming platform that delivers live games and events to millions of fans.

What you will do

• Manage IP contribution circuits for live sports events.
• Route and switch events using the internal booking system.
• Monitor live feeds and provide first-line support for broadcast issues.
• Work with broadcast equipment including SA, IRDs, AV/RF routers.
• Support satellite delivery, decrypting, and decoding operations.
• Respond quickly and effectively to any operational incidents.

Requirements

• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and public holidays on rotation.
• Basic understanding of broadcast procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of IP protocols and networking.
• Familiarity with satellite delivery systems and related workflows.
• A passion for live sports and an eagerness to learn new skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with broadcast equipment such as signal analysers and routers.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to hirify.global streaming platform.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years).
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Pension contributions up to 5%.
• Enhanced parental leave and electric vehicle benefit option.
• Access to a workplace mental health platform app (Unmind).
• Learning and development resources, and opportunity for flexible working.