
Senior Broadcast Manager
England and Wales Cricket Board
- Closing: 6:00pm, 1st Dec 2021 GMT
Perks and benefits
Healthcare
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional parental leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Professional development
Paid volunteer days
Salary sacrifice
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
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8.40 (6826)
Job Description
This exciting role in the ECB Events Department will encompass a wide-ranging remit co-ordinating the management of all ECB’s broadcast operational requirements.
The successful candidate will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver the highest possible standards in Broadcast Operations.
The role works across all of ECB’s broadcast cricket including men’s and women’s international cricket and all televised domestic cricket including The Hundred.
WHO WE ARE
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.
We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.
The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF
You have a passion for world class sports events and broadcast.
You have a strong team ethic and can collaborate positively with multiple stakeholders.
You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment across multiple sites throughout the cricket season.
YOU'LL BE DOING
The primary operational liaison with ECB’s domestic TV & radio rights holders (Sky & BBC).
Managing televised match day broadcast operations.
Planning the broadcast requirements at all First Class Counties (FCCs).
Managing the ECB’s match specific broadcast requirements, including Decision Review System and analyst provisions at all applicable matches.
Working with overseas rights holders on all operational needs and facilities including collaboration with host broadcaster for world feed provision.
Line managing a team of two staff who will work across broadcast and media operations.
The primary point of contact for all FCCs relating to broadcast operations across the game and for televised matches.
Working with ECB Commercial department to ensure smooth delivery of partner rights in broadcast.
Collaborating with Communication & Accreditation teams and with FCCs in managing major match day facilities for press and photographers.
Working with ECB Commercial department to ensure smooth delivery of partner rights in broadcast.
Managing appropriate budgets and working with Events and Finance team colleagues on short and long term financial planning.
Collaborating to ensure the delivery of the broadcast elements of event presentation are planned and managed.
YOU’LL HAVE
Excellent people skills.
An exceptional ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external.
A strong eye for detail and the ability to compile and present operational plans.
Broadcast operations experience at major sporting events.
Sufficient technical knowledge of outside broadcast operations.
A collaborative working approach and an appetite to deliver world class cricket productions.
Full UK Driving license
YOU’LL RECEIVE
Competitive salary
Holiday - 25 days a year
Volunteering – 2 days a year
Pension - Non-contributory 8% pension
Private medical insurance
Employee health cash-back plan
Long-term sickness insurance
Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
Enhanced maternity
Unmind – free and confidential access to a wellbeing app to help you manage your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
Free online fitness classes
30% New Balance discount
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Season ticket loan
Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Wed 1st Dec 2021
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Wed 1st Dec 2021