Broadcast Cloud Engineer (Video)

Host Broadcast Services (HBS) is a leading independent host broadcast specialist dedicated to helping international sports federations organising committees and rights holders deliver their events to a global audience. We provide world-class broadcast solutions for some of the worlds biggest sporting events including the prestigious FIFA World Cup ensuring broadcasters worldwide can offer fans a unique and engaging viewing experience.

Headquartered in Zug Switzerland and as part of the Infront Sports & Media group HBS offers the full spectrum of host broadcast operations and services combining technological innovation with deep industry expertise to set the benchmark in live sports broadcasting.

Contract type: Permanent/CDI

London with Hybrid work setup

Thispositioninvolvesmediumtravelsabroad(upto2months)

Be Part of Broadcasting Magic at Major Sports Events!

Behind every breathtaking sports moment you witness on screen is a team of technical wizards ensuring flawless delivery. Our Digital team is at the heart of bringing these unforgettable sporting events to millions of viewers worldwide. As a Broadcast Cloud Engineer youll sit at the intersection of live production and cloud infrastructure ensuring seamless video signal flow from stadium to screen. Youll work across on-premise and cloud systems (mainly AWS) coordinate with internal teams and external partners and help shape the next generation of live sports delivery. For this role you should expect to be working irregular working hours covering both evenings and weekends especially during event time.

Your Responsibilities

• Leadandsupportend-to-enddeliveryofliveeventbroadcasts
• Monitortroubleshootandoptimisecloudandvideoworkflows
• Coordinateprojecttimelinesrequirementsandstakeholders
• Driveinnovationthroughscripting(Python)andautomationtools
• Supportpost-eventreportingandknowledgesharing
• Traveloccasionallytosupporthigh-profileglobalevents

What makes a successful candidate

• Previous exposure to live broadcast environments essential
• Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Proficiency in Python and modern scripting for automation
• Solid understanding of video workflows encoding and streaming protocols (SRT etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

HBS is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs throughout the recruitment process.

We thrive on delivering world-class broadcast solutions for major international events. Were always looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate:

Strong Communication Skills Fluent in English able to navigate an international environment with clarity and professionalism.

Confident & Adaptable Team Players Thriving in fast-paced live event settings where collaboration is key to success.

Technical Excellence & Organisation Structured detail-oriented and proficient in the tools needed to keep operations seamless.

Who is HBS

Youve probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well if it was a World Cup match it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26 FIFA Womens World Cup 2027 Mens Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.

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Due to the high volume of applications we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate but we will do our best to get back to you regarding next steps. Thank you for your interest in joining HBS.