Who We Are:
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
IMG's Studios team are looking for an experienced Sound Guarantee to support the Lead Sound Guarantee and wider Sound team in working on all aspects of sound across various productions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of audio systems and processes.
In this role, you will be responsible for guaranteeing on live productions, as well as advising on workflows, and best practices, and undertaking project based work such as system design, installation and implementation, as well as being across system maintenance and upgrades.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Setup and guarantee live productions, ranging from Studio based shows at IMG, to various remote productions models
Coordinate between multiple teams to ensure audio workflows follow best practices for both new and existing projects
Be a point of escalation to our core technical teams for any sound issues or queries
Ensure all Audio infrastructure is maintained and fully operational for client use
Plan, build, configure and install new audio systems into IMG infrastructure
Stay abreast of new and emerging technology and system upgrades, advising on how they can be implemented to support new and existing productions
Document workflows, both in Excel workbooks and HLD’s as required
Take ownership of project work, from sourcing quotes, to generating BOM’s, and liaising with stakeholders, through to project delivery
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
Extensive experience in guaranteeing sound for live productions. (previous experience in Outside Broadcast would be advantageous)
Experience in remote production
Proficiency in intercom setup and operation
Ability to setup Sound desks for productions
Knowledge and experience in working with AOIP, (2110-30/ aes67/ Ravenna, NMOS, Dante systems)
Setup and operation of Sip codecs, and Voip
Working knowledge of some of the following: Lawo mixing desks, Calrec mixing consoles, Yamaha desks, Riedel talkback systems, RTS intercom, Unity connect, Unity Intercom, BNCS routing, UHF talkback, and Wireless mics and IEM’s,
Knowledge and understanding of basic networking as it relates to sound
Familiarity with traditional audio formats (AES3, MADI etc…)
Desirable:
Experience with flyaway
Experience with Avid ProTools
Knowledge of Direct out Prodigy MX/ MP
Knowledge of Lawo Home, UHD Core, XCS, MKIII surfaces
Knowledge / experience with Bitfocus Companion
Knowledge of Netgear AVline switches
Skills and Abilities
Be client facing and approachable, always maintaining professionalism
Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially when working…