Senior Broadcast Manager

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 cricke,t 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

Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency. 

Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game. 

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game. 

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward. 

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 have a problem-solving attitude in high pressured environments that differ from venue to venue. 

YOU’LL BE DOING

• The primary operational liaison with ECB’s domestic/ International TV & radio rights holders (Sky & BBC)

• Conducting and managing venue site visits for our broadcast partners, facilities providers, and other matchday suppliers 

• Managing televised match day broadcast operations working closely with the venue teams,  ECB venue managers, and venue ground staff

• Planning the broadcast requirements at all First Class Counties (FCCs) and being the primary point of contact for all broadcast related issues at each venue 

• Managing the ECB’s match specific broadcast requirements, including Decision Review Systems, analyst provisions and infrastructure 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 who will work in broadcast operations across the ECB portfolio including The Hundred

• Work closely with ECB and venues facilities teams to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness of all broadcast temporary or permanent infrastructure overlay

• Working with ECB Commercial department to ensure smooth delivery of partner rights in broadcast, including overseas rights and commercial rights, physical and virtual 

• Managing appropriate budgets and working with ECB Head of Event production on short and long-term financial plans

• Collaborating to ensure the delivery of the broadcast elements of event presentation are planned and managed. 

YOU’LL HAVE

• Excellent people skills

• Experience in managing a team and major stakeholders in end-to-end broadcast production.

• An exceptional ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external

• Knowledge of broadcast infrastructure overlay including connectivity, feeds, compound planning and camera layouts for major sports

• 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

• Strong financial acumen with a proven track record of managing £1mn contracts.  

• Full UK Driving license 

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• Holiday - 25 days a year

• Volunteering – 2 days a year

• Pension Scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Employee health cash-back plan

• Long-term sickness insurance

• Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary 

• Enhanced family leave and pay

• OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

• Learning and Development - 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

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Preferential access to tickets to England games

• Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network.