Live Director (Sports Broadcasting)

TL;DR

Live Director (Sports Broadcasting): Managing the transmission of live sports events for a global OTT platform with an accent on signal quality control and broadcast automation. Focus on executing scheduled playout, resolving technical faults in real-time, and ensuring seamless content delivery across international territories.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Leeds, UK (Hybrid role).

Company

A global leader in sports broadcasting and OTT technology, dedicated to revolutionizing how fans access and experience live sports anytime, anywhere.

What you will do

• Execute scheduled live sports events to ensure precise broadcast timing.
• Monitor and perform quality control on all incoming and outgoing transmission signals.
• Manage the loading, preparation, and transmission of daily playout schedules.
• Communicate with production and graphics teams to resolve missing or incorrect media assets.
• Provide technical support for all transmission services and equipment.
• Pre-empt potential faults and maintain resolution plans to minimize on-air impact.

Requirements

• Solid professional experience in transmission environments.
• Proven experience working within live sports broadcasting.
• Operational and technical proficiency with broadcast automation systems.
• Must be available for shift-based work, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the Leeds office.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by 3 days after 3 years of service.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Pension contributions up to 5%.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly community support.
• Access to internal speaker series, events, and learning/development resources.
• Electric vehicle benefit option and flexible working opportunities.