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Engineering Manager.
Who We Are.
AE Live Group is the global leader in providing visually stunning, pioneering, data-rich graphics for some of the world’s biggest events, brands, and broadcasters.
Behind our three brands, Ignite, AE Live and Silver Spoon, is a global network of creatives, operations, engineering, and developers who bring these visions to life.
The Role.
We are looking for a highly organized, collaborative, and results-orientated Engineering Manager to join our dynamic and growing US team, serving both AE Live and Silver Spoon.
The Engineering team supports and maintains our various broadcast and production facilities and services, primarily, but not limited to the delivery of graphics services. A key part of this role is to ensure adequate engineering resource is available to fulfil our contractual agreements with our clients and will source, train and manage our staff and freelance engineers and technicians. As our lead engineering expert, you will be required to provide on-site technical rigging and support across all our projects and may be required to represent AE Live Group at client meetings. This role will be a mix of office and location based and may require some international travel to facilitate the wider business needs. As a member of the senior team, you will manage teams, schedules, and resources to ensure success and growth for the business.
The Engineering Manager will be responsible for 1st line support of office and network infrastructure and will be expected to manage any local Managed Service Providers and escalate where necessary to the UK-based IT team for 3rd line support.
Due to the nature of this role, our business and the events we are contracted for, a high level of flexibility is required.
From broadcast graphics delivery, cutting-edge virtual production and award-winning graphic design, there’s a wide variety of exciting diverse projects ahead.
Your Role Accountabilities.
• Responsibility for the provision and maintenance of broadcast and production equipment at our Secaucus HQ and on-location for the delivery of services across AE Live Group companies in the US.
• Supervision of staff and freelance engineering as well as other technical support.
• 1stLine support of office and network infrastructure.
• Scheduling and forecasting of resources, both engineering personnel and equipment.
• Maintaining, forecasting and managing the Engineering budget and Capex requirements in conjunction with the GM and MD.
• Maintain a roster of freelancers who can augment the core engineering team when required.
• Ensure appropriate levels of support cover out of hours and at weekends.
• Provide clear direction to ensure all work is managed to the highest standard, delivering excellence in terms of quality, timelines, product delivery and profitability, whilst ensuring the clients’ goals are achieved.
• Ensure all output is reviewed, any technical or operational issues are highlighted, rectified, and communicated to stakeholders – internal and external.
• Lead and contribute during external client meetings/presentations, provide feedback, updates, reviews, quotes, or business updates that help strengthen our partnerships and contracts.
• Mentoring and development of all direct reports ensuring they are supported in their roles in achieving their day-to-day objectives and assess training needs, to facilitate skill development initiatives and performance management.
• Assist in the recruitment process, from sourcing new candidates through conducting interviews, to onboarding new hires efficiently and ensuring integration into the team.
• Actively contribute and participate in senior management meetings to discuss project progress, address challenges. Review technology, workflows, drive efficiencies and ensure best practice to ensure these align with our strategic objectives with the highest quality of standards.
• Act as a global representative for AE Live US and Ignite, internally and externally, which may necessitate working with clients and partners across global time zones and sometimes at unsociable hours.
Qualifications & Experience.
• 7+years of equivalent professional experience in the broadcast engineering field, ideally at a network, production, or graphics company.
• Familiarity of Outside Broadcast and Production environments.
• Highly proficient at problem solving and fault-finding.
• Detailed knowledge of graphics systems (Vizrt, Chryon Prime, Ross Xpression, UnrealEngine).
• Proven experience leading diverse and growing teams (5+ people), managing and scheduling complex projects.
• Financial literacy and experience managing complex budgets.
• Proven aptitude for quick project solving, critical thinking, anticipating consequences, eliminating obstacles and decision-making in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines.
• A commitment to high-quality work and to maintaining positive and productive relationships with team members, peers, managers, and clients.
• Excellent verbal communication with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to self-manage, working autonomously when required.
• The legal right to live and work in the United States is non-negotiable and this role will be based in Secaucus, New Jersey with no relocation being offered.
Advantageous Skills, Experience & Interests.
• A database of producers, operators, designers, engineers, and other support staff.
• Experience working within a post-production studio facility.
• Interest in sports and/or sports television, either linear or streaming.
• Passionate about live broadcast and it’s possibilities.
This job description is a guideline and does not aim to detail every possible task and expectation. The role may change from time to time in line with business requirements.
In accordance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, location, skill set, experience and/or performance. Pay range: $100,000 –$140,000 salary per year. In addition, AE Live Group provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
