Broadcast Venue Engineering Expert

Job information
Division/Unit: Marketing / Broadcast Engineering & Digital Services

Contract type: Open-ended

Start date: asap

Application deadline:

Main goal
UEFA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Broadcast Venue Engineering Expert to support the technical delivery of live broadcast operations across its events. This role is suited to professionals with a strong foundation in broadcast engineering, including IP-based workflows, and proven experience in managing complex technical projects in live event environments.

Working under the supervision of the Senior Broadcast Engineer, the successful candidate will play a key role in venue planning, technical documentation, supplier coordination and proposal analysis to ensure seamless execution of broadcast services.

Key Responsibilities
Venue broadcast operations & event planning

• Supporting the technical planning and implementation of broadcast operations at event venues, including site inspections and the preparation of venue-specific technical reports (e.g. cabling, lighting, power)
• Designing and maintaining detailed TV compound layouts, cable routing, equipment placement, power distribution and access control
• Liaising with suppliers, host broadcasters and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely set-up and delivery of broadcast infrastructure
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate documentation, including schematics, equipment inventories, access lists and workflow diagrams
• Assisting in managing supplier logistics, including delivery timelines and on-site coordination
• Ensuring adherence to safety regulations, technical standards and operational procedures

Technical proposal writing & analysis

• Contributing to the drafting of technical service proposals, including scope definition, specifications and resource planning
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of UEFA's technical documentation for broadcast systems and services
• Developing diagrams and documentation for workflows, signal paths and system configurations
• Supporting the evaluation of responses to RFPs and RFQs, focusing on technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness and vendor capabilities
• Providing input to procurement and engineering teams during vendor selection and contract negotiations

Requirements
Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in broadcast engineering, with a focus on venue-based operations
• Strong technical expertise in video and audio engineering, including signal flow, encoding and decoding, synchronisation and fault diagnosis
• In-depth understanding of broadcast transmission systems, IP workflows, and AV infrastructure.
• Proficiency in technical layout design using tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, or equivalent.
• Some experience desired of experience in live event planning, including technical scheduling and resource coordination
• Familiarity with non-linear broadcast environments, including post-production and media asset management systems.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast engineering, electrical engineering, media technology or a related discipline

Languages:

• English: proficient

Other requirements:

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure in live event scenarios.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.

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