Live Events Supervisor, Studios, IMG

CompanyIMG

LocationUxbridge, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/12/2026

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Other vocational and industrial trainers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

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 events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 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, 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.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

To facilitate the smooth running and high quality of service for all live operations through the technical facilities.
Ownership of the Live Operations.
The supervision of MCR operators, Transmission operators in the point of presence
To be the point of reference for the client on a Day to Day basis.
Ensuring that there is correct staffing levels in line with live event needs.
Work closely with the Lead Engineer to ensure the smooth running of live operations through the point of presence
Liaise closely with the Delivery Operations Supervisor to ensure that the clients are supported, pre, during and post events.
Ensure that client operations and technical facilities meet client requirements and expectations.
Highlight potential issues and offer solutions to provide the required services.
Ensure all interested parties are fully informed regarding any issues that arise and suggest steps to prevent re-occurrence.
Creation of reports when incidents arise and distribute to all relevant parties.
Ensure that there is sufficient knowledge and skill base available throughout the team.
Document and communicate technical and operational procedures.

Document and communicate operational issues.

To be an approachable and highly knowledge point of reference for all aspects of point of presence operation,

Recommend operational improvements to the technical workflow

Recommend potential technical strategies for the delivery of services.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances

Will involve weekend work to provide cover during live events.
Will involve some late nights with unsociable hours and possible occasional overnights to provide cover during live events.
May involve working on bank holidays.

Key Results Areas

Ensuring that service level agreements for Live Operations are met.
Ensure that the Lead Engineer, Account Manager, and Directors are fully supported and informed of issues regarding any Live Operations.
To maintain a productive and successful business relationship with clients and service providers.
Help to develop an efficient workflow with the client.

Knowledge And Experience

Experience in a supervisory broadcast engineering position with excellent knowledge of technology and working methods.

Extensive experience in a live television environment.

In depth knowledge of transmission systems, including SCTE and closed captions

Extensive knowledge of video encoding and streaming protocols

Knowledge of TV production processes.

Knowledge of Post Production workflows.

Demonstrated established and commercially productive relationships with clients and service. providers

Desirable

Proven track record of supervision and leadership

Keen interest in sport

Skills And Abilities

A technical and or engineering background and keen interest in broadcast technology.
Leadership skills and an ability to manage and motivate people in a live environment.
Provide clear instructions for addressing current issues and future challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to keep calm and react positively in a pressured live environment.
Communicate effectively while addressing technical issues keeping clients informed.
An ability to explain technical information clearly including preparing technical documents.
Effective communication to clients, colleagues, and management.

Excellent diplomacy and communication skills

Ability to act professionally at all times and interact with a range of personalities in a pressurised environment

Positive and helpful approach

Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team

Highly proactive in anticipating issues and resolving them.

Qualifications And Training

Relevant broadcast experience and qualifications
General education in Science based subjects to at least A-Level standard or equivalent
Degree (or equivalent) in Electronic/Communications Engineering

Working Conditions

This role is based at our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge
This is a 2-year fixed term contract
You will be required to work unsociable hours including occasional weekends, late nights and overnights to provide cover during live events.

TKO EEO Statement

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-disc

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