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Vivid Broadcast is recruiting a team of Media Managers/Loggers to support a major weekly sports broadcast contract throughout the 2025 - 2026 season.

This role is on a freelance, non-permanent basis, providing coverage on Saturdays and Sundays (fixture-dependent), from September 2025 to May 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a fast-paced, live broadcast environment, with opportunities to contribute to both remote gallery operations and a weekly studio-based highlights show.

The role

The role will encompass, but not limited to:

• Use the WSL Studios Content Management System (CMS) to log and rough-cut all goals, assists, penalties, and other key match moments

• Follow a detailed, user-friendly Technical Workflow Document provided for every matchday

• Assist with remote gallery and studio operations, including general support tasks 

• Work alongside production and editorial teams in a remote gallery setting

• Cntribute to studio-based highlights programming where required

All successful applicants will be invited to attend a training day (date TBC) prior to the start of the season.

Candidates should be available for block bookings across multiple weekends.

About you 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• A keen interest in sports production and an eye editorial/production values 

• An interest in the broadcast industry

• Familiarity with basic editing software would be beneficial 

• Good understanding of computers, file management, and digital workflows

• Experience or knowledge of media archiving practices

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure during live events

• A team player who is dependable and proactive

• Due to our location, having a valid driving licence is preferential.

If you're enthusiastic about broadcast and keen to gain hands-on experience in a high-profile sports production, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers valuable industry exposure and the chance to work as part of an experienced and supportive broadcast team.

Freelancer rate: £22 per hour. 

A shift will typically be based on a 10-hour day, on Saturdays and Sundays depending on fixtures.

What you can expect at Vivid

We are proud to be an independent company that fosters a collaborative culture where your ideas are not only welcomed, they genuinely shape how we work. We champion innovation, individuality, and autonomy so you will have real influence, space to grow, and the freedom to explore new skills and  technologies that interest you.

We strive to ensure our team is both diverse in its make-up and inclusive in behaviours by connecting on diversity, inclusion and values through awareness, understanding and training. Our office and warehouse are set in a peaceful rural location and place wellbeing at the heart of our team culture.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to freelance@vividbroadcast.co.uk, with "Media Logger" included in the subject line.

If you would like to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact rachael@vividbroadcast.co.uk 

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Production Administration Assistant.

This entry-level position offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting production planning and coordination. This entails liaising with staff, freelance crew and suppliers across multiple projects with our OB trucks, Flypacks and Remote Gallery facilities. 

This full time role is based at our Warehouse and Office in Woking, Surrey. 

Role Overview:

The role will involve, assisting Production Coordinators with daily tasks related to production planning. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Organising travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, trains, and rental bookings.
• Raising purchase orders (POs) and track expenses.
• Taking minutes during meetings.
• Helping with general office duties.
• Managing orders for supplies and ensuring welfare stations on trucks are stocked.
• Handling phone calls, dealing with couriers, and assisting with sourcing supplies.
• Helping with the setup of client visits and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Distributing documents to the crew and communicate on-site requirements, including schedules, health & safety, and travel plans.

On occasions, there will be opportunities to work on site as per project demands.

Skills & Qualifications:

Administration experience is essential to the role.

Experience of working within television is not required, but you will need to have an interest in the TV Outside Broadcast industry. This role presents a great opportunity for an experienced administrator who is eager work in the creative industry sector and for anyone looking to start their career in TV Outside Broadcast, learning through working within a highly skilled and experienced Production Coordination team.

This role requires developing good working relationships with clients and crew, therefore you will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

Key to the role is being a team player and not afraid to roll up your sleeves, taking a hands-on approach when necessary. You will be proactive and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Due to our rural location, a driving licence is desirable.

What you can expect

Our collaborative working style stems from being a completely independent company, meaning you have a say in how things work and the ideas you contribute, matter.  We value innovation, individuality and autonomy and you will be supported in your interests to gain experiences and skills.

You can expect a rurally located office and warehouse, and a team culture designed to support wellbeing, minimize pressure, and enhance creativity. We offer competitive salaries, the salary range for this role depends on experience.

Our benefits package also include:

• A people first environment
• Flexible day start time policy
• 28 days paid holiday (includes Bank/Public Holidays)
• Core and soft skills skills e-learning training platform
• A rurally located, tranquil location.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk

If you would like to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact rachael@vividbroadcast.co.uk.

We are looking for a skilled, sports-focused Broadcast Sound Engineer to join our team.

This full time position will involve working closely as part of the Broadcast Sound Department, from project inception through to delivery. Based from our facility near Guildford/Woking, you will be responsible for prepping, testing and supporting sound solutions, whether with our flypacks, OB trucks or remote gallery.  

Role Responsibilities: 

Key responsibilities include:

• Support sound guarantee in execution of OB’s

• Prepping and de-prep of kit at base

• Confidently interact with high profile clients, directors and producers in the delivery of productions.

• Set up and maintenance of AV IP-networks including Dante systems

• RTS and Reidel comms system design, prep and operation an advantage

• Sound operation and mixing for some OB’s and Flypack solutions

• Set up, operate, diagnose and solve technical issues on site

• Provide effective communication and work under pressure to meet client’s needs, and ensure they are delivered to a high standard.

• At base you will be quick to action repairs internally or externally with manufactures/service centres to ensure equipment is well maintained and ready to be deployed again.

As well as engineering, you will regularly operate and therefore should have a good understanding of audio best practices; sound mixing to broadcast standards for live broadcasts or recorded material.

About you

You must be eager to work on a range of new and exciting projects, using your knowledge and skills to develop innovative engineering solutions with consideration for the latest trends and technologies.

With significant experience in production, you will have a deep understanding of video and audio formats used for broadcast (SDI, Dante, AES, MADI etc) and principles of video and audio transmission as well as broadcast monitoring. You will fully understand workflow for intercom systems including IFBs and mix minuses.

A solid understanding of IP routing and switching and knowledge of Electrical Safety regulations, RTS Telex comms systems and Dante audio systems would be extremely advantageous.

Applicants should have demonstrable experience of audio engineering with knowledge of topics such as microphones, in-ear monitoring, mixing for broadcast, loudness measurements, comms and audio routing.

A relevant engineering or audio degree (or equivalent) would be advantageous.

The role

This is a full time role, working 5 out of 7 days, based at Vivid offices and warehouse facilities near Woking, when not on location.

Please note due to the nature of the business, this role involves shift work to cover regular weekend work. This can include late nights, sometimes at short notice, for which time off in lieu will be given.

This role will involve handling/lifting heavy equipment, working at heights. 

Due to our location, a valid driving licence will be advantageous.

What you can expect at Vivid

Don’t want to feel like just another cog in the wheel? We are independently owned, every member of our team counts so great ideas get heard and actioned, a people-first approach is part of our culture and what sets us apart from the competition. 

You will be supported in your interest to learn new skills and be inspired by your surroundings. We provide a spacious, relaxed place to work where you will be surrounded by a talented team who are as keen to make the working environment as interesting and enjoyable as you do. 

Broadcast has never been a 9 - 5 industry and you may often be working under pressure against tight deadlines, so we fully support wellbeing at work through such measures as flexible working and time off in lieu policies and work as a team to get the job done.

Salary for the role is competitive and based on your experience.

Our benefits package also include:

• A people first environment

• Flexible start time policy

• 28 days paid holiday (includes bank holidays)

• Support for training and development

• Rurally located, tranquil location

How to apply

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk, an include "Sound Engineer" in the subject line.

If you would like to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact rachael@vividbroadcast.co.uk 

If you are an experienced sound engineer looking for a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of interesting and high profile projects, then we would like to hear from you.

As Guarantee Sound Engineer you will be responsible for prepping, testing and supporting sound solutions, whether with our flypacks, OB trucks or remote gallery solutions. 

This full time position will involve working closely alongside the Broadcast Vision Guarantee, Unit Managers and Head of Engineering, from project inception and planning through to delivery. Technology is constantly changing within the broadcast industry, and we’re committed to staying fresh and innovative in the way we produce programmes and bring solutions - this role is a key part of us delivering on a daily basis.

Based from our facility in Mayford, Woking, you will be responsible for the smooth operation of all things sound within Vivid, whether on one of our trucks, flypacks or within the MCR.
 

Role Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Confidently interact with clients, directors and producers in the delivery of productions
• Set up and maintenance of AV IP-networks including Dante systems
• RTS Telex Comms system design, prep and operation
• Sound operation and mixing for some OB’s and Flypack solutions
• Set up, operate, diagnose and solve technical issues on site
• Effective communication to ensure that the client’s needs are met and delivered to a high standard
• Actioning repairs internally or externally with manufactures / service centres

As well as guaranteeing, you will regularly operate and therefore should have a good understanding of audio best practices; sound mixing to broadcast standards for live broadcasts or recorded material.
 

About you

You must be eager to work on a range of new and exciting projects, using your knowledge and skills to develop innovative engineering solutions with consideration for the latest trends and technologies.

With significant experience in production, you will have a deep understanding of video and audio formats used for broadcast (SDI, Dante, AES, MADI etc) and principles of video and audio transmission as well as broadcast monitoring. You will fully understand workflow for intercom systems including IFBs and mix minuses.

A solid understanding of IP routing and switching and knowledge of Electrical Safety regulations, RTS Telex comms systems and Dante audio systems would be extremely advantageous.

Applicants should have demonstrable experience of audio engineering with knowledge of topics such as microphones, in-ear monitoring, mixing for broadcast, loudness measurements, comms and audio routing.

You must be confident working with clients under pressure.

A relevant engineering or audio degree (or equivalent) would be advantageous.
 

The Role

This is a full time role working 5 days out of every 7, based at Vivid offices and warehouse facilities near Woking/Guildford. Please note due to the nature of the business, this role involves shift work to cover weekends and late nights, sometimes at short notice, for which time off in lieu will be given.

This role will involve handling/lifting heavy equipment, working at heights. Due to our location, a valid driving licence will be advantageous to be considered for this role.

What you can expect at Vivid

We champion innovation, individuality, and autonomy so you will have real influence, space to grow, and the freedom to explore new skills and  technologies that interest you.

We strive to ensure that each person in the team is valued, heard and supported. We don’t always get it right but are committed to supporting people to be the best they can be. 

Our staff are both diverse in its make-up and inclusive in behaviours. Our office and warehouse are set in a peaceful rural location and place wellbeing at the heart of our team culture.

Salary is competitive and based on your experience.

Our benefits package also include:

• A people first environment 

• Flexible day start time policy

• 28 days paid holiday (includes bank / public holidays)

• Core and soft skills skills e-learning training platform 

• Rurally located, tranquil location

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk, with “Sound Guarantee” in the subject line.

If you would like to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact rachael@vividbroadcast.co.uk 

Are you interested in joining us for your undergraduate Professional Year Placement? 

We are eager to support and encourage new talent into the industry. Each year, Vivid welcome a select number of students who are studying Film/TV/Sound, for a Professional Year Placement as part of their Undergraduate degree.

This is a brilliant opportunity for students who have a placement pathway at the end of their second year of studies, to experience working across varied and high profile events for one year, as part of the Vivid team. 

Roles are based at our facilities in Mayford, Woking and involves regular travel across the UK, and occasionally, overseas. 

If you are currently undertaking a film, TV or sound related degree and would like more information about Vivid's placement roles and the interview process, please email your CV to: placements@vividbroadcast.co.uk.

Applications for 2025 - 2026 have now closed. If you are interested in seeking opportuntites for summer 2026 - 2027 placements, please get in touch. 

At Vivid, we thrive on providing creative, innovative multi-camera solutions for the best names in the industry.

Due to continued growth we are looking for a highly experienced, full-time Sports-focused Outside Broadcast Unit Manager, confident in working with high-profile sports broadcasters and international federations, to join our team. This role will work across a wide variety of sports, as well as offer the opportunity to work Vivid’s non-sports OB’s, such as current affairs, fashion shows, theatre, and music.

A detailed planner and team player, you will have a thorough understanding of all the intricacies involved with remote production and OB’s using both Trucks and Flypacks through years of experience working as a Unit Manager.

If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to bring your knowledge, creative drive, and dedication to high production values to work on some of the amazing projects we do here at Vivid, then get in touch via jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk.

About the role

As an independent company, we value providing outstanding service levels to our clients from planning through to delivery. Having an ability to work calmly under pressure and knowing how to bring out the best in people is a warmly welcomed key skill. 

This is a full-time role, working 5 days out of 7 and will include very regular weekend working. It is based at Vivid’s offices and warehouse facilities near Woking, when not working on location. 

Some responsibilities include:

• Handling initial client enquiries and developing the technical needs of a project through the quoting process.

• Developing great rapport with clients and being the main point of contact, responding to changing needs of the project, and being on hand to answer technical questions as they arise.

• Carry out detailed site visits to assess best solutions for the production and client.

• Thorough knowledge of health and safety to address all health and safety requirements.

• Handle access, parking, connectivity, cabling routes and other considerations required to carry out the OB.

• Liaise with the Heads of Departments, suppliers, and team as a whole to ensure the job is planned at base well in advance, ensure kit is prepared, and internal kit well utilised.

• Unit Manage on site, managing all the operational needs of the job to ensure it runs smoothly as planned and to the clients satisfaction. Ensure staff, freelance crew and suppliers work effectively as a team on site and are looked after.

• Drive multiple projects forward simultaneously, to ensure each one remains on track and within budget.

• Experience with managing budgets.

• The role will include opportunities for travel and supporting overseas projects.

This role can involve handling heavy equipment and working at heights.

A valid driving licence is required.

Please note, due to the nature of the business, this role involves shift work to cover weekends and late nights, sometimes at short notice, for which time off in lieu will be given.

About You

You will have a thorough knowledge of the technical and logistical intricacies involved in OB's, from your years of experience as a Outside Broadcast Unit Manager across sports venues all around the UK.

A skilled communicator with a problem-solving mindset, you understand how to build strong relationships and anticipate clients needs, bringing together dedicated team members to deliver multiple high profile live productions.

We value your skills in budget management, impeccable practice of health and safety compliance, and your existing ability to drive complex projects forward.

What you can expect

We value innovation, individuality and autonomy. Our collaborative working style stems from being a completely independent company, meaning you have a say in how things work and the ideas you contribute, matter. You will be supported in your interests to gain new skills, experiences, and master new technology. 

You can expect a rurally located office and warehouse, and a team culture designed to support wellbeing, minimize pressure, and enhance creativity. 

The salary range for this role is depending on experience.

Our benefits package also include:

• A people first environment 

• Company mobile phone and laptop

• Flexible day start time policy

• 28 days paid holiday (includes bank / public holidays)

• Core and soft skills skills e-learning training platform 

• Rurally located, tranquil location

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk

If you would like to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact rachael@vividbroadcast.co.uk. 

We're looking for an experienced Outside Broadcast Vision Engineer, with a passion for the industry and a love of engineering, to join our fast-growing team.

This is a great opportunity to join an exciting company working across major sporting contracts, as well as in theatre, music, fashion, current affairs, red carpet productions and international corporate events.

This full time position will play a key role supporting a wide range of projects, working alongside staff and freelance Vision Guarantees and ensuring high quality, best in class productions.

Vivid operates a fleet of OB trucks, a remote production centre, dedicated remote units and flypacks. We work with traditional camera channels and large sensor cinematic production.

If you are a Vision Engineer who loves what you do, wants to help shape best practices and bring cutting-edge broadcast solutions to life, we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities: 

You will work alongside Vision Guarantees, Head of Engineering, and Unit Managers, helping to provide the best solutions for clients, ensuring high quality broadcast output is maintained, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of our facilities. 

The role will encompass, but not limited to:

• Plan and prep equipment for projects

• Work as in the field engineer supporting Vision Guarantees and working alongside freelance engineers.

• Setup in the field infrastructure, operating, diagnose and solve technical issues on site, communicating effectively with on site production personnel

• Rack cameras working alongside a Vision Supervisor

• Work within our remote production centre and MCR, liaising with remote crews and supporting the studio and gallery operations.

• Support and operate IP contribution and online delivery

• Uphold production values through proactive engineering 

• De-prep equipment and ensure logging of faults

• Assist equipment planning and logistics 

• Assist with the ongoing streamlining of kit movement and warehouse operations

• Guarantee small remote vans and small flypack set ups

If interested, there will be the opportunity to step up into full guaranteeing roles.

We run a fleet of smaller crewed remote vans and Vivid will provide additional training for existing driving licence holders to obtain their Cat C1 Licence in order to drive 3.5 to 7.5 tonne vehicles.

About you 

We are looking for a driven engineer with strong communications skills. We value your ability to solve problems, be adaptable, and contribute confidently to delivering high-profile live productions.

This role is open to those with a relevant engineering degree or with proven related industry experience,  with a minimum of 3 years work within the UK outside broadcast scene.

You should have demonstrable experience of engineering with knowledge of systems such as camera channel, switchers, routing and control and you’ll be encouraged to grow your expertise in IP routing and switching, cinematic cameras, HDR workflow and IP contribution and delivery. 

Familiarity with Ross Ultrix, EVS, Grass Valley vision mixers and RTS comms is an advantage. Ideally, you will have experience in, or looking to develop skills in leading and being responsible for teams or onsite crews.

The role

The role will be based on working 5 out of 7 days.

Largely due to following the football season, this role will include regular weekends and evening shifts and sometimes at short notice, for which you will receive time off in lieu. 

When not on site in locations throughout the UK, and occasionally overseas, you will be working from our Warehouse and Remote Production Facilities in Mayford, Woking. 

This role will involve handling and lifting as well as working at heights. 

Due to our location, having a valid driving licence is preferential.

What you can expect at Vivid

We are proud to be an independent company that fosters a collaborative culture where your ideas are not only welcomed, they genuinely shape how we work.

We champion innovation, individuality, and autonomy so you will have real influence, space to grow, and the freedom to explore new skills and  technologies that interest you.

We strive to ensure that each person in the team is valued, heard and supported. We don’t always get it right but are committed to supporting people to be the best they can be.

The staff are both diverse in its make-up and inclusive in behaviours. Our office and warehouse are set in a peaceful rural location and place wellbeing at the heart of our team culture.

Salary is competitive and based on your experience.

Our benefits package also include:

• A people first environment 

• Flexible day start time policy

• 28 days paid holiday (includes bank / public holidays)

• Support for training and development

• Cat C1 licence training (for those who require it)

• Rurally located, tranquil location

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk, and include "Vision Engineer" in the Subject line.

If you would like to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact rachael@vividbroadcast.co.uk 

We're looking for an experienced Outside Broadcast Vision Engineer/Guarantee with a passion for delivering great production and a love for engineering to join our fast-growing team.

This is a great opportunity to join an exciting company working across major sporting contracts, as well as in theatre, music, fashion, current affairs, red carpet productions and international corporate events.

This full time position will play a key role helping to ensure the success of each production, building a strong team working to deliver best in class productions. You will work with the Head of Engineering, Production and Unit Managers to understand and deliver our clients technical needs.

Vivid operates a fleet of OB trucks, a remote production centre, dedicated remote units and flypacks. We work with traditional camera channels and large sensor cinematic production. This role will work across all projects with a special focus on supporting our new remote production centre.

If you are an experienced engineer who thrives working in a supported, collaborative, creative environment and wants a full time role full of variety, we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities: 

The role will encompass, but not limited to, the following areas of responsibilities:

• Work as part of Vivid’s MCR operations, managing feeds, setting up galleries and supporting the production teams

• Guaranteeing OB trucks, remote production vehicles and flypacks across a wide range of projects

• Set up, operate, diagnose and solve technical issues both on site and remotely, communicating effectively with on site production personnel

• Support and operate IP contribution and online delivery

• Quickly find and repair technical faults, resolving technical issues as and when they arise with minimum disruption to service.

• Prep, set up and testing of systems

• De-prep equipment for jobs, maintenance, update and servicing of kit.

• Work with internal systems to streamline kit movement and warehouse organisation.

• Assist with kit logistics

About you 

We are looking for an experienced UK based engineer, with a minimum of 5 years experience in the UK OB industry as an engineer and looking to step up into a guarantee position or an experienced vision guarantee. 

Experience of working in an MCR environment is an advantage. 

You should have demonstrable experience of engineering with knowledge of various systems and you’ll be encouraged to grow your expertise in IP routing and switching, HDR workflow and IP contribution and delivery. 

Familiarity with Ross Ultrix, EVS, Grass Valley and Sony vision mixers and RTS and Reidel comms.

The role

This is a full time role based at our current facilities in Mayford, Woking. The role will involve travel across the UK and sometimes, worldwide.

The role will be based on working 5 out of 7 days.

This role will include weekends and evening shifts, for which you will receive time off in lieu. We prioritise our crew having a good work life balance.

Due to our location, a valid driving licence will be needed.

What you can expect at Vivid

We are proud to be an independent company that fosters a collaborative culture where your ideas are not only welcomed, they genuinely shape how we work. 

We champion innovation, individuality, and autonomy so you will have real influence, space to grow, and the freedom to explore new skills and  technologies that interest you.

We strive to ensure that each person in the team is valued, heard and supported. We don’t always get it right but are committed to supporting people to be the best they can be. 

Our staff are both diverse in its make-up and inclusive in behaviours. Our office and warehouse are set in a peaceful rural location and place wellbeing at the heart of our team culture.

Salary is competitive and based on your experience, expected to be circa £45k - 65k DOE.

Our benefits package also include:

• A people first environment 

• Flexible day start time policy

• 28 days paid holiday (includes bank / public holidays)

• Support for training and development

• Rurally located, tranquil location

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk with the role in the subject line.

If you would like to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact rachael@vividbroadcast.co.uk