Broadcast Coordinator

Company Information: 

ATP Media was formed in 2001 and has unrivalled access and expertise in broadcast production of Men’s professional tennis with an end-to-end solution for global broadcasters incorporating rights sales, multi-platform production and worldwide delivery for the ATP Masters 1000s, ATP 500s, ATP 250s, season-ending Nitto ATP Finals, and Next Gen ATP Finals tournaments.

Join the biggest tennis production company in the world and help us to deliver broadcast content to our rights holders and broadcast partners. Collaborating with our suppliers and broadcasters, we are looking to hire a Broadcast Coordinator to work in a team of six providing support in all aspects of transmission and bookings.

Role Purpose:              

As a Broadcast Coordinator you’ll be at the heart of the action, orchestrating the live delivery of world-class tennis to tennis audiences around the globe. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you’ll thrive on variety and teamwork planning, coordinating, and live monitoring broadcast transmissions across the latest technology platforms. If you’re a keen problem-solver who enjoys the challenge of live events, this role is central to the successful live broadcast of Tennis worldwide.

Working closely with our creative production teams, technical experts, and international rights holders, you’ll drive activities behind the scenes ensuring every broadcast is delivered to the highest standards. You’ll be the go-to person for supplier bookings, the first responder when live issues need resolving, and the friendly expert who keeps everyone in the loop with timely updates and support. The role has challenge and variety and offers an opportunity to support the Broadcast team and its stakeholders, to deliver on their commitments.

Splitting your time between the planning hub at Wimbledon and the fast-paced live operations centre at White City, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering seamless, top-tier broadcasts for the prestigious ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, ATP 250 tournaments and the Nitto season finales.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Office-based

• Work closely with the Broadcast Operations Team to plan and coordinate all ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, and ATP 250 tournaments, as well as the Next Gen ATP Finals and Nitto ATP Finals.
• Support the Broadcast Operations Team in delivering contribution and distribution services for our in-house production team and global rights-holders.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers to arrange bookings for contribution and distribution via satellite, fibre, BT Tower, and SRT.
• Provide post-tournament support for the Broadcast Operations Team, ensuring timely responses to rights-holders and managing day-to-day tasks such as media portal access.

Live Broadcast Operations:

•  Live monitoring of contribution and distribution services for ATP250s, ATP 500s, Masters 1000s, and ATP Finals.
• Route contribution and distribution feeds as required, ensuring smooth transmission operations from the Broadcast Operations Helpdesk.
• Maintain accurate logs, timings, technical reports, and documentation on activities, issues, and equipment.
• Liaise effectively with internal production, engineering, and operational teams, while proactively identifying and resolving operational and technical issues.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for signals and transmission paths, assisting other teams and global rights holders.
• Act as a key contact on the Broadcast Operations Helpdesk for bookings, cancellations, and failures.
• Supply broadcasters with up-to-date schedules, orders of play, distribution details, and live updates via the ATP Media Portal.
• Be confident in video and audio monitoring, proficient with talkback, and demonstrate professional etiquette.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

Desired Skills and Experience

ATP Media is looking for someone who is ready to develop their career within live sports broadcasting.

You will need to be organised and a strong communicator, keen to be central within a team working ethos and want to contribute to the wider departments success.

Possessing a strong eye for detail and composure under pressure, you will be tech savvy with strong IT knowledge, a proactive attitude, and adaptability.

A clean driving license is recommended.

ATP Media is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their age, race, sex, religion, disability, belief of sexual orientation.

Reporting to: Broadcast Manager

Department: Technology

Location: Head Office – Wimbledon/ATP Media Studios (Westworks) (plus any travel required)

Working Hours: Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm plus event working

Benefits                                 

• Private Medical Insurance (up to family cover)
• Life Assurance 4X Salary
• Group personal pension scheme (up to 8% company contribution)
• Bonus Program
• Hybrid Working
• Training & Development
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan, Eyecare Scheme

Your time will be shared between our Wimbledon Head Office and the London remote production Hub and shifts can include evenings, weekends, and nights on a scheduling system.

We operate a hybrid working policy & there may be opportunities to travel on occasion.