Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in high-end sports production, unscripted entertainment, branded content and factual television. The company is a six-times Broadcast Best Places to Work (2017-2020, 2022, 2023) and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team.

The Technical Manager will be a single point of contact for all technical requirements relating to the broadcast of various productions, primarily but not exclusively, sports events. Initiating conversations within and between technical groups and production teams, establishing a clear vision of what's required technically and delivering technical planning documentation. Acting as a central point of contact for any technical issues that may arise and following up to ensure that issues are fully understood and mitigation in place to ensure no recurrence.

The successful candidate will be involved in individual programmes/projects as well as Whisper's long-term planning and technical strategy. A strong knowledge of remote production workflows, industry innovations are essential for this role as is relationships with technical providers and manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide single technical point of contact and support for Whisper Production teams.
• Provide a conduit for new technical ideas that could add production value
• Involvement in planning of longer-term strategic projects - this could be leading on technical installation including selection and co-ordination of suppliers - high level design or planning, over-seeing the framework and managing the final implementation.
• Provide solutions for Production requests - discuss options and give input for additional Production value.
• Assist in preparation for contract bids and be part of the team that present and pitch to prospective clients.
• Generate RFP's and Tech Specs that capture full requirements for third party suppliers
• Act as primary liaison for third party tech providers - such as OB companies, power, connectivity, lighting, event or venue tech teams.
• Appraise third party quotes to ensure they meet our technical requirements and advise production on the best vendor solution based on technical suitability and cost.
• On site - be the conduit between Production and suppliers, ensure the technical rig and rehearsal are kept on schedule, technical processes are in line with best practice, be responsible for any required technical decisions, check that facilities are fully tested and end-to-end tests are carried out - be accountable for the successful technical delivery of the event and take overall technical responsibility.
• On site - ensure that all technical staff and third party engineering suppliers operate safely and in accordance with UK Health & Safety guidelines
• On site - monitor and assist on any issues arising in specific technical areas, ensuring all technical areas are made aware of issues - follow up any technical issues to ensure that resilient solutions are in place
• Seek feedback from Production on all Whisper productions regarding technical running - follow up with third party suppliers where necessary.
• Meet regularly with suppliers to discuss new developments - research new technology and innovation.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Proven background in live Technical Operations or Production Engineering.
• Previous experience as team or project lead.
• Excellent communication skills
• A Team player with a strong capability in relationship management
• Depth of experience working in a live production environment and working closely with Production and Editorial teams
• Understanding of Production needs and requirements, proven ability to interpret Editorial requirements and to offer engineering solutions
• Reasonably detailed knowledge of broadcast technical areas, and a good understanding of working practices.
• Ability to understand discussions and solutions from Technical groups
• Ability to multi-task across projects running concurrently.
• Willingness to innovate and design creative solutions.

Desirable Experience:
• Previous experience with IP / distributed broadcast solutions
• Experience or knowledge in cloud production and remote workflows
• Experience or understanding of Esports Broadcasts would be beneficial but no essential
• International experience

Location: The base for this position will predominantly be Kew, London with some work on site at event venues or 3rd party locations such as a Tech Hubs/MCR's etc and international travel is also likely.
Working Days: This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirement. Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week. Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Start: January 2024 with contract length to be discussed with successful candidate.
Salary: Based on experience

Application Closing: Friday 15th December 2023
How to apply: Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role,

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and encourage candi-dates from diverse backgrounds including the disabled community.