TRAINEE ENGINEER, IMG STUDIOS (ENDEAVOR)
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.
IMG Studios is a premier production centre with state-of-the art studios, post-production and live operations facilities. It houses 4 HD broadcast television studios, 10 production galleries, 3 dubbing suites, 50 edit destinations, 3 radio studios, an award-winning 3D Graphics & Visual Effects team, and one of the largest data centres built specifically for digital media and broadcast in recent times. The Master Control Room includes 5 transmission suites and monitors over 700 HD lines in & out of the building. With its own satellite farm and direct links to many of the leading sports stadia in the UK, IMG Studios is at the centre of sports and entertainment production and distribution.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Reporting to the Lead Engineer, the Trainee Engineer will be tasked with assisting the engineering team to provide high levels of service, including the resolution of problems and the continuing development of IMG Studios’ facilities.
Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
Be able to maintain and repair equipment as directed by a supervisor
Be willing to learn and develop in an engineering role, including attending training sessions on and off site
Be able to escalate problems effectively, and ensure clear communication to all stakeholders
Have a good technical understanding of all broadcast equipment owned and used by IMG Studios
Have a good understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the technical systems available at IMG Studios
When necessary, undertake the engineering departments admin, including but not exclusive to; generating vendor PO’s, maintaining the company asset register, shipping and returns and the ticketing system
Comply with all relevant Health and Safety rules and guidelines
Be able to advise on the best solutions for the technical issues facing IMG Studios’ clients
Help ensure the engineering section within our Wiki is organised and provides effective solutions as required
Organise own workload effectively and maintain records as required
You may be required to perform other duties within the scope of the job
You Will Have The Following Strengths:
Show enthusiasm for broadcast technology
Keenness to learn about equipment and the way it is used within IMG Studios
Understand IT architecture
Good understanding of broadcast technology principles and production techniques
Good understanding of Microsoft Office Applications
Enjoy working as a member of a team player
Self-motivated
Please Note:
It is anticipated that this will be a shift position working 7 x 12 hour days per fortnight: (Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Week 2: Thursday, Friday)
Working at weekends as required to fulfil job responsibilities.
Our Vision – Power the World’s Passion for Sport.
Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.
And Our Values:
• We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.
• We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.
• We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.
• We are AUTHENTIC and human.
• We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.
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
Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office
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. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – With the Engineering Team
2nd stage interview – TBC