Senior Playout Director

TL;DR

Senior Playout Director: Overseeing the seamless delivery of scheduled live sports broadcasts for European linear channels and a global OTT platform with an accent on precision, accuracy, and technical support. Focus on executing high-profile events, maintaining signal quality, and managing broadcast automation systems in a live environment.

Location: Onsite in Bangor, UK

Company

hirify.global is a game-changing global sports streaming platform, delivering premium live content across the world.

What you will do

• Execute scheduled live events, ensuring content is aired with precision and accuracy.
• Monitor and maintain quality control across all transmission signals.
• Load, prepare, and transmit daily playout schedules to multiple territories.
• Verify availability of all scheduled media; liaise with graphics, production and scheduling teams as needed.
• Provide frontline support for transmission services, hardware and systems.
• Anticipate technical faults and implement pre-emptive solutions to minimise downtime.
• Serve as an escalation point for on-shift issues and broadcast interruptions.
• Mentor and support colleagues on shift, providing guidance and sharing best practices.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience in live broadcast transmission with file-based playout systems.
• Background in live sports production with the ability to manage high-stakes events.
• Technical fluency with broadcast automation systems (Morpheus, UX or hard client).
• Understanding of IP protocols and digital content delivery processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapid changes in a live broadcast environment.
• Experience working in a global media organisation.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to hirify.global streaming platform.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing by 3 days after 3 years.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension contributions up to 5%.
• Family-friendly community including enhanced parental leave.
• Electric vehicle benefit option.
• Free access to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind).
• Access to learning and development resources.
• Opportunity for flexible working.
• Access to internal speaker series and events.