Technical Bookings Coordinator - Live Broadcast [S5489]

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading sports rights organisation, supporting the Broadcast Ops Manager in a variety of organisational technical bookings duties. 

This role is hybrid.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global broadcaster of live sporting events. 

THE ROLE

As Technical Bookings Coordinator, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of work and the scheduling of the creative and technical services personnel and facilities responsible for completing it.

Key responsibilities:

• Booking & arrangement for satellite/fibre operations; booking feeds and equipment & staff for each live feed
• Produce technical documentation relating to bookings to distribute to both external clients and internal departments
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients, aiding in account handling and maintaining/updating all records
• Work with management to schedule resources for the live and post-production workflow
• Accurate record keeping of department spend and allocation within the budget
• Contribute to the management of operational resources
• Liaise with MCR and broadcast facility providers on resolution of any technical issues. 
• Manage demand during peak periods out of hours, including weekends during major festivals.  

THE PERSON 

For this role, you will need experience working within a live sports environment, in a similar co-ordination role. 

You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of satellite and fibre operations, along with a good knowledge of studio facilities. 

It is important that you have good familiarity with schedules; staff rosters, line bookings, etc.  

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.com.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see:  www.searchlight.com.