Technical Lead, Saudi Pro League (KSA)

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.

The Partnership between SPL, SAFF, and IMG:

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have announced a new five-year production partnership with IMG, a global sports, events, and representation company, for the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup, starting from the 2024-25 season.

The 2024-25 season broadcast of the RSL, King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup will feature more dynamic storytelling and captivating content that highlights the excitement of the matches and celebrates the rich culture and passion that drive the sport.

IMG will also help SPL and SAFF to implement advanced remote production technologies, allowing leading producers to oversee matches across multiple cities on the same day, ensuring that the highest production standards are maintained regardless of location.

What You’ll Do:

As the regional Technical Lead for the Saudi Pro League, you will be responsible for all aspects of the technical delivery of the outside broadcasts. You will be the point of contact for the facilities company, produce relevant documentation and schematics, attend reces and manage the freelance Technical Producers.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a long-term fixed-term contract dependent on local employment regulations based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will be required to travel within KSA when required, as well as work weekends and unsocial hours when needed.

This position will include a relocation package.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Work with the Technical Team to deliver live broadcasts in the region, ensuring the best technical solution based on production requirements and budget.
• Central point of proactive fault resolution and QC overview
• Engage with the contracted companies (Alamiya, Eurovision, AE) to ensure the right facilities and crew, to best facilitate production requirements.
• Produce relevant technical documentation and drawing, both day to day and for the long term improvement of facilities.
• Work with the SPL and our contracted suppliers to define end to end technical broadcast solutions for live production,
• Be the regional technical point of contact for production on live events to ensure the safe delivery of productions.
• Attend match rounds to ensure consistency and quality of delivery is maintained
• Attend recces where technical input is required.
• Attend post match wrap up meetings ensuring accurate reporting and follow-up
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Experience in technical planning of live events essential.

• Experience of being an onsite technical producer on a range of events using differing workflows; onsite, remote, etc.

• An understanding of broadcast technologies, including OB and remote workflows, UHD HDR, and delivery methods such as satellite and fibre.

• Good understanding on TV technical and production techniques

We’d Love If You Also Have These:

• Understanding of platform technologies 

• Strong market knowledge

• Sound commercial skills with an ability to match editorial and commercial objectives.

• Ability to deliver against challenging deadlines

• Facilitate and deliver change management

• Experience of managing key client relationships at a senior level

• An in-depth knowledge of production market trends, both in sport and non-sport

• Fluency in Arabic is highly advantageous, but not essential

Our Work Ethic:

IMG is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. We expect staff to work from the office as required by the business needs and in line with the local cultural and client expectations.

Benefits:

• Relocation package

• Annual holiday

• Life insurance       

• Income protection

• Private medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services

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 Head of Live Technology, VP, Director of Engineering and SVP, Tech & Operations

• 2nd stage interview – if required

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.