Multi-Skilled Operator (IMG Studios) London

IMG Production & Studios is part of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings. 

What you'll do

The MSO (Multi Skilled Operator) role is a crucial position that works in collaboration with Studio Resources Managers and Engineering. As an MSO, you will play a key role in supporting all studio productions at Stockley Park. 

Your responsibilities will involve utilising your technical skills and expertise across a range of operational roles within the studio and gallery facilities. This includes tasks such as equipment setup and maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, assisting with live broadcasts, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring smooth operations during studio productions. 

Working across a variety of programming and clients, you will operate studio and gallery equipment, which can include cameras, sound, lighting, and more - your technical expertise will shine. 

As part of the Studio Team, you will also prepare equipment for studio rig days, ensuring everything is in place for seamless productions. From cameras to lighting, you'll play a crucial role. 

If you have a passion for working in a fast-paced studio environment, possess technical proficiency, and enjoy being part of a dedicated team, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our productions. 

Key responsibilities

• Operate key equipment on the studio floor or in the production control room (PCR), often in a live environment. This can mean working with cameras, sound, vision, lighting or replay systems such as EVS and Dreamcatcher, and will depend on operational experience of studio equipment and expertise in these technical areas. 
• Preparing equipment for studio rig days, assisting on both rig and de-rig days. This may include cameras, lighting, vision, EVS, sound, graphics systems, floor monitors and a range of other technical equipment. Whilst in the studio, assist the Studio Technical Manager (STM) with wrap and final closing down of studio at the end of each day.  
• Assist with technical maintenance, care of equipment, and report any faulty equipment to the Engineering Department or STM in a timely manner, supporting minimal impact on the production. Make sure equipment is correctly and safely stored away after use. 
• Assist Engineering with housekeeping of tech stores, studios and PCRs. 
• Assist freelance studio crew with knowledge of IMG kit and processes, if necessary, with the approval of the STM or operational supervisor. 
• Support Studio Resources Managers (SRM) with planning and efficiencies for studio productions. 
• Assist the SRMs or Engineering with sourcing hired equipment and co-ordination of hired equipment. 
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with production teams, studio crew and IMG colleagues. 
• Comply with all IMG studio Health and Safety policies, promoting a positive safety culture in all areas at IMG Studios 

You will have the following strengths

• Previous experience in a multi-skilled technical operations role, or significant experience in at least one area of technical operation in studio production. 
• Excellent understanding of the production process. 
• Experience of working in a live studio environment. 
• Good knowledge of tapeless production workflows, broadcast equipment and systems, including cameras, sound, vision, lighting, graphics, post-production, media management, MCR and playout. 
• Operational experience and expertise in at least one technical area of studio production, e.g., cameras, vision, lighting, sound, replay (EVS or Dreamcatcher).  
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within the studio environment, including legislation for WORKING at height, manual handling, noise, electricity at work and a good understanding and importance of the risk assessment process. 
• Excellent client facing skills. 

We’d love if you also have these

• Experience of working on location or with outside broadcast units (OBs). 
• Previous experience with the following kit will would be useful: 
• ETC Ion lighting boards 
• Lawo audio desks 
• Reidel talkback 
• Sony vision mixers 
• EVS XT3 LSM 
• Sony HXC-100 camera systems 
• Albert Training  

Our values 

• We are fuelled by Persistence, adapting and seeking solutions in the face of challenges. 
• We support and elevate diverse voices, promoting equity and Inclusion within our company, industries and community. 
• We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism, a willingness to take risks and mindset that is built to disrupt. 
• We rely on Collaboration across our network to power culture and unite people around the world. 
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence in every aspect of our work, including how we interact with one another, our clients and our partners. 

Our work ethic

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.  

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible. 

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and ally-ship the way we do anything. Fiercely and fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture, we Endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission. 

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs. 

IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. 

Benefits

• Income protection 
• Life insurance 
• Private medical insurance 
• Pension contribution 
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Dental insurance 
• Green car scheme 
• Season ticket loan 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Subsidized office canteen 
• Free breakfast 
• Free on-site parking 
• Eye Care 
• Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events 
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services 
• Dependent care - 5 days subsidized emergency child, pet, elder care 
• Critical Illness cover 
• Financial Wellbeing 
• Health Cash Plan 
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass 
• Health Screening 
• Will Writing 
• Dynamic office environment with great people! 
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations 
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events 

The process

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We aim to review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search. 

• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team 
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person - with hiring manager and peer 
• 2nd stage interview with practical component.  

A bit about us

IMG Production and Studios is part of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.