The world of esports is growing and so are we!
At EFG we bring moments of magic and provide thrills to hundreds of millions of people, every single day. We pride ourselves on having enabled and empowered the global esports industry for more than two decades, aligned with our core mission “Creating a World Where Everybody can be Somebody”.
Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, and heroes, as well as through our people, and culture.
Who should apply?
First and foremost, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive equal opportunity environment for all candidates who should be encouraged and empowered to apply for this position. We have a set of values that we live by and hope you share!
Our New way of Working is new ways of Winning! We offer remote working as part of flexible ways, for this position we offer fully remote but preferably located in EU, Germany, Sweden or Poland where we have our production studios.
Requirements:
As a Senior Broadcast Engineer, you will be part of our Global Production and Operations team that plans and organizes the production of our live or taped, studio or event broadcasts. The Senior Broadcast Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of TV broadcasts. This includes the creation of signal flows, equipment bookings, technical setup and supervision, event staffing and directly handling negotiations with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
What you’ll do
Lead a team of both local and global engineers
Oversee day-to-day production needs including scheduling and coordinating studio time, remote recordings, distributing and archiving visuals
Perform quality assurance by reviewing and updating documentation for accuracy, and consistency in voice, tone, and messaging
Lead the maintenance, setup and integration of all systems and for all levels of broadcast equipment
Create and review investment proposals for broadcast equipment
Work together with production teams and producers to develop adequate production setups and workflows that can be delivered on time and on budget
Drive innovation within ESL’s engineering and tech department
What you need
In-depth experience as an engineer in TV production for live sports or entertainment (nice to have minimum of 5 years)
Technical and operational understanding of broadcast gear from the prevalent brands
Understanding of video infrastructure across all levels of TV production
Demonstrated ability to communicate in English language, both spoken and written
Able to manage multiple projects effectively, with the ability to prioritize based on scope and deadlines
An understanding of the competitive esports industry and its events
Ability to work under time pressure and remain calm in challenging situations