BACKGROUND

Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. This collection of titles and cups makes Rangers the most successful club in the world, and it is currently the 9th strongest football brand according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.

Playing at the 50,987 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from the world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a dominant force in Scottish football for decades. The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season tickets is the foundation of the top 19 best attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which reside in the UK.

JOB TITLE: Broadcast & Production Technician

REPORTING LINE: RTV Technical Manager

DEPARTMENT: Commercial & Marketing

LOCATIONS: Ibrox Stadium

CONTRACT: Full Time, Permanent

THE ROLE

As Broadcast & Production Technician, you will support our existing production team in the delivery of the Club’s video output and the technical provision for the Broadcast and Production department’s operations.

Based at Ibrox and Auchenhowie as well as other locations when required, the Broadcast Production Technician will be responsible for supporting the RTV Technical Manager in the delivery of all elements of live output including responsibility for live streaming and recording.

The role requires close liaison with third party providers and an up-to-date knowledge of the available platforms and providers working in live broadcast.

The Broadcast Production Technician also supports the Technical Manager in efficiently storing and managing an extensive archive of digital and physical footage.

The role involves working alongside the other members of the production team, Digital Media team, other internal departments, and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering various technical elements of the club’s live match day broadcast
Coordinating, recording and logging of live footage for all teams (Men, Women and Academy)
Coordinating and managing the storage and tagging of news footage, archive footage, b-roll and match content
Work alongside the RTV Technical Manager to meet the equipment requirements for the production department
Support Technical Manager on the identification of production equipment requirements
To support the maintenance and upkeep of studio and location equipment
Liaise with external contractors for technical support on their platforms
Assisting the production team in preparing interview footage and sourcing suitable b-roll footage where required
Editing match highlights and clips as required
Assisting with filming where required, including press conferences, interviews, and events

THE CANDIDATE

Qualifications & Experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent proven experience working in a similar role for a minimum of two years
Experience of a live environment or broadcast studio is crucial.
Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and the wider Adobe Suite.
Experience working with remote broadcast tools and online platforms.
Experience in file management or databases.
Experience in the sporting industry is highly desirable.
In-depth knowledge of Rangers Football Club and football in general is highly desirable

Personal Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem solving
An enthusiastic and outgoing personality
Given the nature of the work and demand dictating by match schedules, a flexible approach to work and working hours is crucial
This position requires strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline driven, fast paced work environment

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At Rangers Football Club we are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The candidate must keep up to date with new methods and undertake any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with Club Policies and Procedures.