Founded in 2003, Christy Media Solutions provides specialist recruitment and executive search services to broadcast media & entertainment organisations worldwide. We partner with broadcasters, content creators & distributors, OTT, VOD & streaming platforms, live production, creative digital agencies, eSports gaming, media technology vendors, system integrators, post-production, sports federations, telco operators and service providers.
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Are you an experienced Broadcast Support Engineer looking for freelance work in the North West of England? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for multiple Broadcast Support Engineers to join a leading broadcast services company on an ad-hoc freelance basis. As Broadcast Support Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance of production equipment across studio and gallery facilities, including cameras, vision mixers, sound consoles, production switchers and audio and video routers. You will also work to support an MCR and network operations facility, requiring familiarity of IP, RF, uplinking, multiplexing and encoding systems. Experience of supporting Avid and EVS production systems and workflows would be advantageous, as would a strong networking skills across TCP/IP, WAN and LAN. Any knowledge of Nimbra networks would also be a great bonus. The working hours will be 12-hour shifts on an ad-hoc basis, with no night shifts included. It is key that you have broadcast engineering experience and exposure of working in a fast-paced live broadcast environment with strong fault finding and problem solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-lasting relationship with a leading broadcasting company and work alongside an experienced team of engineers. If you feel that you have the required skills for this position and are fully eligible to live and work in the UK then please apply now for immediate consideration.
Negotiable | Contract
Are you an experienced MCR Engineer looking for freelance work and able to work within the Buckinghamshire area? Do you have good knowledge of satellite or IP distribution? We have a fantastic opportunity with a leading broadcast services company who are looking to build on their pool of freelance MCR Engineers. In this role you will be responsible for quality checking the integrity of all incoming and outgoing video and audio signals and monitoring the performance of operational systems. As MCR Engineer, your duties will also involve communicating and escalating faults swiftly, booking lines and feeds for occasional use services when necessary, undertaking routine testing and maintenance of transmission equipment and operating Master Control switchers. You will also be responsible for providing technical advice and assistance across studios, lines and live operations and coordinating services with customers, satellite operators and 3rd party providers. To be considered for this role, candidates must have previous experience of working within a Master Control Room/ Teleport environment with good working knowledge of RF, uplink, multiplex, encoding and conditional access systems, video routers, talkback units and video monitoring systems. Any knowledge of Nimbra would also be highly advantageous. This is a shift-based role working on a rota of 12-hour shifts across early, late and nights as well as weekends. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading broadcast services provider. If you feel you have the right skill-set and determination to succeed in this exciting position and you are already eligible to work in the UK, please apply with a copy of your CV now.
Negotiable | Contract
A dynamic and motivated Lighting professional is required for a market leading lighting control technology company - specialising in entertainment staging lighting. The lighting systems are designed, installed and deployed globally within film making, theatres, concerts, and stadium events. The International Account Manager / Sales Executive will be responsible for developing technical proposals, sales plans, attending exhibitions and conferences globally, and developing relationships with customers and key distributors. The business development representative will be trained to become a product specialist and be able to demonstrate with sales presentations and assist distributors and customers with technical and commercial queries. Ideally technically educated, preferably in engineering, lighting design or a related technology degree, and a strong communicator to present products both in customer meetings and at exhibitions to groups. You will also be given the opportunity to travel on occasion across EMEA to meet customers and attend industry exhibitions. A base salary is on offer of £25-30k, plus commission - with realistic year one on-target-earnings of £35-40k pa. For candidates on higher salaries please do apply as it will depend on your experience and suitability for the role.
£25,000.00 to £35,000.00 | Permanent
Do you have a keen interest in media technology that you’d like to apply to a successful Account Management career? If so, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join a leading Post Production Systems Integrator as an Account Manager within their London-based Media & Entertainment team. You will be managing your own accounts, taking responsibility for their development and acting as their 1st point of contact for all queries, advice and support with both new and ongoing projects. You will also support Senior Account Managers with their clients’ requirements, which will offer the chance to work with highly successful post houses, manufacturers and industry partners. We are looking for someone who is tech-savvy, with a strong interest in emerging technology and a natural aptitude for understanding how this works. You will also need to have excellent communication and personal skills, with the ability to combine your passion for technology with strong interpersonal skills. Experience working within a post-production environment and supporting editing systems, with a particular focus across Avid and Adobe suites, would be highly beneficial; as would experience with professional production cameras and other broadcast technology. This is a hugely exciting opportunity to work within a highly successful team, whilst developing your own skills and progressing within the company. If you feel you would excel in this position and have the interest and skills to succeed, then please apply now for immediate consideration.
£25,000.00 to £35,000.00 | Permanent
An exciting new permanent job opportunity for a Product Owner to join a leading international broadcast media technology company in a newly created permanent position. As Product Owner, you will work closely with Head of R&D and the Software Development Team Leaders to define and manage backlog, writing clear technical requirements and acceptance criteria to enable the successful delivery of software features for a new product the company are developing. You will also be heavily involved in regular scrum meetings, leading sprints when required and being the primary source of information and expertise internally, whilst providing clarity on both technical and commercial issues when needed. In addition, you will help to prioritise work, ensuring completion within agreed timescales whilst helping to set technical strategy and standards within the wider business. The Product Owner will also be responsible for ensuring that the most up to date technical and product knowledge is circulated through the company. To be considered for this role, applicants should have a proven background as a Product Owner, Product Manager or similar role with transferable skills from within the broadcast / media / post production industries with good knowledge and practical exposure to Agile and Kanban development processes. Any additional experience of microservice based software architectures and cloud native technologies would also be highly advantageous. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation with an excellent reputation. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful and you are fully eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship then please apply now for consideration.
£60,000.00 to £65,000.00 | Permanent
A Technical Author is required to write technical documentation to support Broadcast Media software technology product ranges. The position will involve creating and maintaining product documentation and working closely with development and test teams. The position requires a practical technical or engineering background, preferably within the broadcast software technology space. As Technical Author you will be responsible for creating technical product manuals, training manuals and white papers for technical and non-technical audiences. You will also be responsible for testing/QA for software and product releases, resolving customer issues and producing high quality internal and external product training manuals. To be considered for this role, applicants must demonstrate experience of working as a Technical Author, with previous broadcast experience, preferably from a broadcast media technology company with knowledge of broadcast software products, workflows and technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading broadcast media software technology provider - a friendly team, in a business that is well established and very stable. If you feel this is the right role for you and if you are fully eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, then please apply now.
£35,000.00 to £50,000.00 | Permanent
Are you an experienced Broadcast Support Engineer looking for freelance work in the North West of England? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for multiple Broadcast Support Engineers to join a leading broadcast services company on an ad-hoc freelance basis. As Broadcast Support Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance of production equipment across studio and gallery facilities, including cameras, vision mixers, sound consoles, production switchers and audio and video routers. You will also work to support an MCR and network operations facility, requiring familiarity of IP, RF, uplinking, multiplexing and encoding systems. Experience of supporting Avid and EVS production systems and workflows would be advantageous, as would a strong networking skills across TCP/IP, WAN and LAN. Any knowledge of Nimbra networks would also be a great bonus. The working hours will be 12-hour shifts on an ad-hoc basis, with no night shifts included. It is key that you have broadcast engineering experience and exposure of working in a fast-paced live broadcast environment with strong fault finding and problem solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-lasting relationship with a leading broadcasting company and work alongside an experienced team of engineers. If you feel that you have the required skills for this position and are fully eligible to live and work in the UK then please apply now for immediate consideration.
Negotiable | Contract
Are you an experienced MCR Engineer looking for freelance work and able to work within the Buckinghamshire area? Do you have good knowledge of satellite or IP distribution? We have a fantastic opportunity with a leading broadcast services company who are looking to build on their pool of freelance MCR Engineers. In this role you will be responsible for quality checking the integrity of all incoming and outgoing video and audio signals and monitoring the performance of operational systems. As MCR Engineer, your duties will also involve communicating and escalating faults swiftly, booking lines and feeds for occasional use services when necessary, undertaking routine testing and maintenance of transmission equipment and operating Master Control switchers. You will also be responsible for providing technical advice and assistance across studios, lines and live operations and coordinating services with customers, satellite operators and 3rd party providers. To be considered for this role, candidates must have previous experience of working within a Master Control Room/ Teleport environment with good working knowledge of RF, uplink, multiplex, encoding and conditional access systems, video routers, talkback units and video monitoring systems. Any knowledge of Nimbra would also be highly advantageous. This is a shift-based role working on a rota of 12-hour shifts across early, late and nights as well as weekends. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading broadcast services provider. If you feel you have the right skill-set and determination to succeed in this exciting position and you are already eligible to work in the UK, please apply with a copy of your CV now.
Negotiable | Contract
An exciting new permanent job opportunity for a Product Owner to join a leading international broadcast media technology company in a newly created permanent position. As Product Owner, you will work closely with Head of R&D and the Software Development Team Leaders to define and manage backlog, writing clear technical requirements and acceptance criteria to enable the successful delivery of software features for a new product the company are developing. You will also be heavily involved in regular scrum meetings, leading sprints when required and being the primary source of information and expertise internally, whilst providing clarity on both technical and commercial issues when needed. In addition, you will help to prioritise work, ensuring completion within agreed timescales whilst helping to set technical strategy and standards within the wider business. The Product Owner will also be responsible for ensuring that the most up to date technical and product knowledge is circulated through the company. To be considered for this role, applicants should have a proven background as a Product Owner, Product Manager or similar role with transferable skills from within the broadcast / media / post production industries with good knowledge and practical exposure to Agile and Kanban development processes. Any additional experience of microservice based software architectures and cloud native technologies would also be highly advantageous. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation with an excellent reputation. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful and you are fully eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship then please apply now for consideration.
£60,000.00 to £65,000.00 | Permanent
A Technical Author is required to write technical documentation to support Broadcast Media software technology product ranges. The position will involve creating and maintaining product documentation and working closely with development and test teams. The position requires a practical technical or engineering background, preferably within the broadcast software technology space. As Technical Author you will be responsible for creating technical product manuals, training manuals and white papers for technical and non-technical audiences. You will also be responsible for testing/QA for software and product releases, resolving customer issues and producing high quality internal and external product training manuals. To be considered for this role, applicants must demonstrate experience of working as a Technical Author, with previous broadcast experience, preferably from a broadcast media technology company with knowledge of broadcast software products, workflows and technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading broadcast media software technology provider - a friendly team, in a business that is well established and very stable. If you feel this is the right role for you and if you are fully eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, then please apply now.
£35,000.00 to £50,000.00 | Permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a Software Developer with strong experience in the broadcast industry to join our leading technology client on an initial 6 month contract. In the role you will work on the company's flagship product taking ownership of key deliverables and undertaking development in C# and/or C++. You will also work on the integration and configuration of developed modules to ensure they integrate with other platforms and work closely with key members of the development team to ensure any issues or blockers are flagged as quickly as possible. In addition to the hands on development there may also be some client facing work, presenting to internal and external stakeholders the functionality of key modules. Applicants will need strong .Net/C# development skills along with an excellent understanding of broadcast concepts including routing protocols and ideally some exposure to NMOS. Experience of interfacing with Restful API's is also important as is experience utilising a message bus such as Rabbit MQ or MQTT. Any additional skills in C++ development, integrating with SQL and non-SQL databases and containerisation using Docker would also be highly beneficial. If you feel you have the skills and experience to hit the ground running and you are available to start a new contract in the next few weeks then apply now. Please note, we can only consider candidates who are fully eligible to work in the UK.
Negotiable | Contract
A leading broadcast services company is currently looking for a Network Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Network Specialist, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and supporting IP video networks, ensuring solutions are delivered to customers. You will also be responsible for the overall IP network architecture, monitoring the performance of IP networks and supporting the delivery of new services and network infrastructures. To be considered for this role, applicants must have experience in the configuration and support of Cisco, Arista and Juniper networks for broadcast/media services including live video, file transfer and control platforms. It is important that you have strong knowledge of video interfaces (DVB, MPEG, HD-SDI) and have managed large international high capacity networks, Core Nodes and Edge Node devices. Understanding the importance of packet loss / recovery and low latency networks for media is also key and you must have strong knowledge of routing protocols (LAN/WAN, VLAN, Multicasting and MPLS). A CCNP qualification or higher is highly desirable, as is any knowledge of satellite systems and previous experience of working on live content. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a specialist role for an industry leader, at an exciting time of growth. If you have the right skills and experience to be successful in this role and if you are fully eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, then please apply now.
Negotiable | Permanent
Do you have a keen interest in media technology that you’d like to apply to a successful Account Management career? If so, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join a leading Post Production Systems Integrator as an Account Manager within their London-based Media & Entertainment team. You will be managing your own accounts, taking responsibility for their development and acting as their 1st point of contact for all queries, advice and support with both new and ongoing projects. You will also support Senior Account Managers with their clients’ requirements, which will offer the chance to work with highly successful post houses, manufacturers and industry partners. We are looking for someone who is tech-savvy, with a strong interest in emerging technology and a natural aptitude for understanding how this works. You will also need to have excellent communication and personal skills, with the ability to combine your passion for technology with strong interpersonal skills. Experience working within a post-production environment and supporting editing systems, with a particular focus across Avid and Adobe suites, would be highly beneficial; as would experience with professional production cameras and other broadcast technology. This is a hugely exciting opportunity to work within a highly successful team, whilst developing your own skills and progressing within the company. If you feel you would excel in this position and have the interest and skills to succeed, then please apply now for immediate consideration.
£25,000.00 to £35,000.00 | Permanent
An international video technology solutions provider has an immediate need for a Regional Sales Manager that will be tasked with expanding their customer base across the East Coast USA, ideally within commuting distance of New York. The US Eastern regional sales head will be responsible for creating new business opportunities with broadcasters, entertainment and production companies, sports federations, clubs and rights holders, eSports, gaming and emerging markets. To be considered, you must have a highly driven, energetic, targeted and enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion and understanding of broadcast media technology workflows. You will have previously developed relationships and managed customers within television, live sports and entertainment and it will be highly advantageous to understand video and cloud-based technology platforms with SaaS model sales experience. This position can be home based, ideally located commutable to New York and candidates must be prepared to travel to meet customers and regularly attend exhibitions and conferences, enjoying networking and identifying new customers to speak with. A very competitive compensation package will be provided, and you will be given a unique career opportunity to join a fast growing and expanding video solutions platform provider.
Negotiable | Permanent
We have an excellent permanent opportunity available for a highly-driven Business Development Manager with fluent French language skills, to join a leading international broadcast system integrator. As part of an exciting global expansion strategy, our client is in the process of opening an office in Paris, France and is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Business Development Manager to drive sales and system integration projects across all French-speaking territories, including France, Benelux and the wider MENA region. This role requires a hands-on, hunter attitude - leveraging your extensive network of broadcast media contacts to target French broadcasters (Tier 1 & 2) and secure small-to-medium size SI projects, covering MAM, playout, MCR, newsroom, mobile production and broadcast infrastructure technologies. This position will be based in France and will involve worldwide travel to client sites, industry trade shows and the company’s regional offices. You will also work in close collaboration with the company’s partner – a specialist post-production organisation, which will provide support in terms of logistics, resources and technical installation for local systems integration projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to head up the French operation for a major global broadcast system integrator, offering a highly competitive base salary + OTE (based on performance against sales targets). If you feel this is the right opportunity for you as the next step in your career and you have fluent French language skills, please apply now with a copy of your latest CV for immediate consideration.
50,000.00€ to 60,000.00€ | Permanent
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Digital Product / Project Coordinator to join a highly prestigious sports broadcast organisation based in Spain. This will be on an initial 12-month fixed term contract basis. As a Digital Product Coordinator, you will play a key role within the Product team and support a large-scale B2B website refresh project. You will provide assistance across the full website build lifecycle, from business & functional requirements gathering and documentation, stakeholder feedback collection, information architecture, features development, digital asset consolidation to final user acceptance testing and third party supplier management. You will help to implement the product strategy and roadmap, liaise with senior stakeholders across the business (include those based in other international offices), manage backlog, prioritise development requirements and contribute to UAT and QA plans. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional departments and external vendors to develop new, cutting-edge digital product experiences. You will also keep a close eye on market trends and competitor activities. Candidates will have a proven background in web product management / project coordination and a strong understanding of the website build lifecycle (design, development, technology, architecture). Agile methodology and sprint planning experience is essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, delivering in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required, candidates must also be fluent in English (both written and spoken). Any additional experience of OTT, VOD or video streaming product delivery would be highly advantageous, as would a background in sports content. Applicants must also be willing to travel internationally if required on occasion. This is a once-in-a-lifetime type opportunity to join a world-renowned sports brand and help to deliver cutting-edge website products at the forefront of technology. If you feel you have the right skills and experience to be successful in this role, please apply now with a copy of your CV.
35,000.00€ to 50,000.00€ | Permanent
A major international sports broadcast organisation based in Spain is looking for a highly creative Senior User Experience Design Manager, to join their product management division on a permanent basis. As an experienced UX and interaction design professional, you will solve complex business and functional problems across the company's digital and OTT video products, covering websites, apps and TV platforms. You will focus on the overall look, feel and functionality of each product from a user experience perspective, achieve synergy across all product offerings and ultimately make it easier for sports fans worldwide to find, engage and interact with unique content across the products 365 days a year. Applying a fan-centric design approach, you will create user journeys, personas, interfaces, process flows, storyboards, wireframes, high fidelity designs and prototypes - all based on user research, interviews, usability testing, competitive analysis and wider market research. You will drive the design process to ensure the best fan experiences are achieved, inform the team of best-practice digital UI patterns and trends, communicate design rationale throughout the project lifecycle and ensure all projects keep moving efficiently to successful launch. You will be the main point of contact for UX and UI projects, working in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Candidates will have a proven background as a User Experience Designer, ideally having worked on digital projects such as websites, apps or OTT video players, with a strong portfolio which demonstrates informed UX design decision processes, end user journeys, sketches and wireframes. Experience of working with design software (Axure, Sketch), digital technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS and native mobile software and the ability to create intuitive wireframes and multi-platform interfaces are essential. This position requires an adept listener, a fast learner, an adaptable approach, a creative thinker, a strong interactive and visual designer and a good multi-tasker to deliver multiple projects simultaneously. International travel may be required as part of this role, applicants must therefore be willing and flexible to travel at short notice. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a world-renowned sports brand and design cutting-edge digital video products at the forefront of technology. If you feel you have the right skills and experience to be successful in this role, please apply now with a copy of your CV and latest portfolio.
50,000.00€ to 75,000.00€ | Permanent
We have an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to work on a major Broadcast / Media / Entertainment / TV / Television / Film industry organisation based in Qatar. The experienced Commercial Lawyer will provide day to day counsel to the executives across the business and will need to demonstrate ideally some TV / broadcast / media related knowledge and experience. The position will be heavily involved with negotiation, structuring and drafting of commercial agreements and all documentation required by the global business. A minimum of 5-years experience in the media sector and overall 10+ years experience gained from a leading law firm, a broadcaster, content creator, distributor or related media, post or film organisation. The Senior Legal Counsel will be required to have a deep understanding of commercial law, ideally with some international commercial experience. The role will require research, evaluation projects and risk assessments from a commercial perspective. This is a very exciting opportunity to work for a leading Broadcast Media organisation in a vibrant economy, working on international events and the World Cup in 2022. A great opportunity to maximise your earnings in a tax free environment and work as part of an international organisation. You must be fluent in English and Law degree level qualified. Arabic is not required, but naturally would be of benefit in general but this is not needed for the role. Starting as soon as possible!
£90,000.00 to £140,000.00 | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Operating Officer to join a leading international broadcast production company where you will be responsible for overseeing all operations activities and delivering on all events within set goals. The COO will be an interface across offices in multiple countries ensuring collaboration, effective communication and maximised customer satisfaction. With wide ranging responsibilities, this person will oversee all project deliveries in both a technical and non-technical capacity and ensuring all schedules, budgets and project scopes are accurately defined, planned, monitored and met. To ensure success, you will develop cost-control strategies across various Operations, oversee Crew and Equipment pricing and procurement, review all financial proposals and hold regular discussions with key members to control project costs. You will assist the CEO in developing long-lasting client relationships with the view of enhancing business opportunities by demonstrating core company values. In addition, you will lead and support department heads increasing management efficiency and implementing training / development opportunities for all employees in order to create a high performance working environment. Candidates should have demonstrable and significant experience working within a leadership role for the Outside Broadcast industry with a deep knowledge across logistics, people management, finance, implementing change and operations. Experience of broadcast services, right holding, events and production would also be beneficial. If you have the tenacity to work well under pressure, are self-motivated and feel you have the skills necessary to be successful in this role, please apply now for immediate consideration.
Negotiable | Permanent
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