About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our media department as a Manager, Broadcast Support. In this role you will provide essential pro-active and reactive technical support for critical broadcast systems and other media infrastructure within the LFC Media Department.
What will you be doing?
- Providing extensive technical support across all LFCTV Broadcast, Transmission and Production systems
- Installation, Deployment and Maintenance of LFC Media Postproduction Systems
- Administration, Deployment and Maintenance of LFC Media Storage Pools and Video Archives
- Support, Configuration and Deployment of all LFC Anfield Broadcast Infrastructure
- Preparation and Deployment of Portable Production Systems
- Researching and evaluating new products for recommendation and purchase in line with future technology plans and budgets.
- Liaison with External Vendors for Product and System Support
- Providing Broadcast Operational Support
- Administration of Media Management Workflows and Standards
- Updating Systems and Support Documentation
Who are we looking for?
To be successful you will have a qualification in a broadcast technology related subject and/or experience in a similar role. You’ll have an excellent understanding of technical broadcast equipment such as AV routers, “glue” and support-level knowledge of gallery equipment such as vision mixers, sound desks, live replays, graphics & telestration. A thorough understanding of system workflows including signal/transmission chains and technical standards is essential.
You‘ll have a good understanding and experience of server installation, configuration and maintenance, operating systems (macOS, Windows and Linux) and IP networking. Experience using command line to manage workstations/servers is preferred. Knowledge of non-linear video editing systems including Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder. Thorough knowledge of baseband video ingests systems and how they integrate within a production and post-production environment.
You will have the ability to work under pressure within a live broadcast environment and to resolve problems and faults effectively with minimal impact on productions. You will be able to work unsupervised and unassisted, staffing an area single handed when required and a willingness to work unsociable hours and the ability to support a 24/7 operation.
Why should you apply?
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week on a 5 from 7 day basis. Your main base will be our Head Office in Liverpool City Centre which is close to local bars, shops and restaurants and has great views over the river Mersey.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
We aspire to be the most inclusive club in world football - providing fair and appropriate opportunities to as many people from different backgrounds as possible, being welcoming and meeting their needs as best we can. We are committed to hiring great people representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, not just because it`s the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes our Club stronger. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.