Position: FIE TV Manager
1. Position Summary
The FIE Television Manager, as part of the CMTV Department, is responsible for ensuring major FIE fencing competitions (Grand Prix events, Zonal Championships and senior World Championships) are produced professionally and presented on as many TV platforms and networks worldwide as possible.
2. Responsibilities and Missions
- Prior to events:
- Distribute associated schedules including days, cities, etc. to potential “takers” of live signals.
- Coordinating with LOCs regarding national federation relationships who may need support with local broadcasters/networks.
- Coordinate and check with LOCs and review TV rules in order to ensure compliance for broadcasts.
- Coordinate and communicate with Eurosport, the Olympic Channel and any other entities requiring live broadcast transmission and proactively managie any associated issues or problems.
- Working with LOCs to secure production teams/TV crews with proper equipment, cameras, OB vans, SNG trucks, etc. and ensuring they are on site and positioned correctly prior to event.
- If necessary, book satellite transmissions, recommend/arrange for leasing a satellite if appropriate/financially advantageous, organise any free satellite transmissions, and manage any geo-blocking issues/requirements.
- Prepare and provide the event Running Order to all entities who need it prior to the event.
- During the events
- Oversee TV production crew, testing links prior to broadcast.
- Control and manage the TV broadcast and implement technical requirements and standards with LOCs prior to and during the event(s).
- Managing and overseeing the on-site event daily operations of the OB van and TV crew, liaison with networks and broadcasters, including hands-on directing and switching and overseeing camera crew operations.
- Controlling the live transmission and operating the mixing console and associated cameras, slo-mo editing, working with clipping agencies (provided by the FIE), working with the company in charge of graphics, managing sound engineers and sound quality.
- Working with the FIE FencingTV company both prior to and during the event, to ensure best-quality livestreaming, and with other members of the CMTV department on any corrections or adjustments of on-air text/chyrons, branding, and graphics.
- Working with the SNG engineer during and after transmission to ensure seamless operations, managing changes in schedule (e.g., if there is a long medical pause, etc.), and working with network/takers when necessary.
- After the events
- Provide post-event reporting to the FIE including a synopsis of the event and broadcast results, metrics, problems, solutions, and related issues or pertinent operational details, as well as recommendations for any changes to upcoming events to improve broadcast quality and operations.
- Instruct the TV crew to email the FIE a link to the Championships broadcast “dirty” and “clean” files after the competition has been completed, and/or provide a complete recording of the event in the required format necessary for the FIE to archive the event.
3. Required Profile and Skills
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in broadcast television operations, channel management, or technical direction within a TV station or media group.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in Broadcast Engineering, Audiovisual Technology, Media Production.
- Language Skills:
- Fluent in English.
- Additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) are an asset.
- Personal Qualities:
- Analytical & problem-solving mindset: Quick to diagnose and resolve on-air or workflow issues.
- Proactivity & innovation: Constantly seeking to optimize broadcast operations and integrate new solutions.
- Crisis management: Calm and efficient under pressure, especially during live or on-air incidents.
4. Additional Information
- Travel is required.
- Flexibility during peak periods or international events.
- Contractor position
5. Application and documents
- To be sent by e-mail to samar.elsabee@fie.ch
- Deadline: 25 October 2025
- A CV and cover letter
- A copy of diplomas and qualifications
- A copy of work certificates and any letters of recommendation