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. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Job Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024

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

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.