Sound Guarantee, Studios

IMG's Studios team are looking for an experienced Sound Guarantee to support the Lead Sound Guarantee and wider Sound team in working on all aspects of sound across various productions, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of audio systems and processes. The role involves guaranteeing on live productions, advising on workflows and best practices, and undertaking project-based work such as system design, installation and implementation, as well as system maintenance and upgrades.

• Setup and guarantee live productions, ranging from studio-based shows at IMG to various remote production models.
• Coordinate between multiple teams to ensure audio workflows follow best practices for both new and existing projects.
• Act as a point of escalation to core technical teams for any sound issues or queries.
• Ensure all audio infrastructure is maintained and fully operational for client use.
• Plan, build, configure and install new audio systems into IMG infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of new and emerging technology and system upgrades, advising on how they can be implemented to support new and existing productions.
• Document workflows in Excel workbooks and HLDs as required.
• Take ownership of project work, from sourcing quotes and generating BOMs to liaising with stakeholders and delivering projects.
• Advise on sound workflows and best practices across productions.
• Support system maintenance and upgrades.

• Extensive experience in guaranteeing sound for live productions.
• Experience in remote production.
• Proficiency in intercom setup and operation.
• Ability to setup sound desks for productions.
• Knowledge and experience in working with AOIP, including 2110-30, AES
  67, Ravenna, NMOS and Dante systems.
• Setup and operation of SIP codecs and VoIP.
• Working knowledge of some of the following:
  Lawo mixing desks, Calrec mixing consoles, Yamaha desks, Riedel talkback systems, RTS intercom, Unity Connect, Unity Intercom, BNCS routing, UHF talkback, and wireless mics and IEMs.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic networking as it relates to sound.
• Familiarity with traditional audio formats such as AES3 and MADI.
• Be client facing and approachable, always maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially when working on productions.
• Ability to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Be proactive, and approach projects with enthusiasm.
• Experience of liaising with productions, clients and managing client expectations.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Previous experience in Outside Broadcast.
• Experience with flyaway.
• Experience with Avid Pro Tools.
• Knowledge of Direct out Prodigy MX/MP.
• Knowledge of Lawo Home, UHD Core, XCS, MKIII surfaces.
• Knowledge or experience with Bitfocus Companion.
• Knowledge of Netgear AVline switches.

• Permanent position based on site at the facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
• May require weekend work from time to time.
• May require early morning, late evening and Bank Holiday work to cover productions working to different time zones.
• Opportunity to work on location as required.

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency specialising in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company that owns UFC, WWE, and P .