Location
London - Stockley Park, Uxbridge

Hours
This is a permanent position based on site. The role may require working weekends, early mornings, late evenings, and Bank Holidays to cover productions across different time zones. There is also the opportunity to work on location as required.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency specializing in media rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. As part of TKO Group Holdings, IMG powers growth for over 250 federations, associations, events, and teams worldwide.

The Studios team at IMG is seeking an experienced Sound Guarantee to support the Lead Sound Guarantee and the wider Sound team. You will be responsible for guaranteeing live productions, advising on workflows and best practices, and undertaking project-based work including system design, installation, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades. This role requires coordination across multiple teams to ensure audio workflows are optimized and all audio infrastructure is fully operational for client use.

Key responsibilities include setting up and guaranteeing live productions ranging from studio-based shows to remote production models, acting as a point of escalation for sound issues, planning and installing new audio systems, staying updated on emerging technologies, documenting workflows, and managing projects from sourcing quotes to delivery.

Experience
Extensive experience guaranteeing sound for live productions. Previous Outside Broadcast experience is advantageous. Experience in remote production and proficiency in intercom setup and operation are essential. Ability to set up sound desks for productions and knowledge of AOIP protocols (2110-30, AES67, Ravenna, NMOS, Dante) is required. Experience with SIP codecs and VoIP is also necessary.

Familiarity with equipment such as Lawo mixing desks, Calrec mixing consoles, Yamaha desks, Riedel talkback systems, RTS intercom, Unity Connect, Unity Intercom, BNCS routing, UHF talkback, wireless microphones, and IEMs is expected. Basic networking knowledge related to sound and traditional audio formats (AES3, MADI) is required.

Desirable experience includes flyaway setups, Avid ProTools, Direct Out Prodigy MX/MP, Lawo Home, UHD Core, XCS, MKIII surfaces, Bitfocus Companion, and Netgear AVline switches.

About you
You are client-facing and approachable, maintaining professionalism at all times. You remain calm under pressure, especially during live productions, and can prioritize workload to meet deadlines. You are proactive, enthusiastic, and experienced in liaising with productions and clients while managing expectations.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely are essential. You understand basic health and safety requirements in a broadcast environment and demonstrate excellent time management, reliability, and punctuality.

You have a positive, professional, proactive, and inclusive approach to work. You are an intuitive team player who knows when to take ownership and when to collaborate to achieve the best results. You treat colleagues and clients with respect and care, prioritizing ethical choices and embracing diversity and inclusion to drive innovation. You are willing to challenge the status quo to achieve optimal outcomes and uphold IMG’s core principles.

Qualifications
Relevant technical qualifications and certifications in audio engineering or broadcast technology are advantageous but not explicitly stated. A strong track record of practical experience and technical expertise is essential.