Broadcast Services Coordinator (12 month FTC)

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

We are looking for a Broadcast Services Coordinator to join the Formula 1 team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role will assist in the coordination of the broadcast services delivery at races.

• →Support the planning and delivery of F1’s Host International Broadcast Compound (IBC), liaising with international broadcasters to understand their operational and technical requirements, coordinating with suppliers, and contributing to the development of compound layouts and service plans

• →Support the planning and delivery of F1’s Host International Broadcast Compound (IBC), liaising with international broadcasters to understand their operational and technical requirements, coordinating with suppliers, and contributing to the development of compound layouts and service plans.

• →Work with designated Circuits, Promoters and delivery partners to coordinate the infrastructure, facilities, overlay and services required to support F1’s accredited broadcasters.

• →Attend an agreed number of Formula 1 events and support the on-site delivery of broadcaster services, including the IBC, commentary booths, antenna farms and associated broadcast facilities.

• →Support and monitor the delivery of IBC facilities provided by other Host Broadcasters, ensuring requirements are communicated and any issues are appropriately escalated.

• →Work closely with freight providers, technical delivery partners and other suppliers on site to support the efficient delivery of broadcasters’ logistical and operational requirements.

• →Support the maintenance of appropriate Health and Safety standards within the IBC, identifying and escalating issues where required and ensuring agreed procedures are followed.

• →Act as a key point of coordination for accredited broadcasters on site, facilitating communication with relevant F1 departments, including Paddock Management, Production and other operational teams as required

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• →Prepare and maintain race-specific documentation for F1’s accredited broadcasters, providing accurate and timely information to support their operational planning and on-site activities.

• →Assist with the preparation, maintenance and distribution of technical and operational documentation relating to F1’s IBC and broadcaster requirements at Formula 1 events, including the Host Broadcaster Operation Manual and General Specification Manual.

• →Work closely with Circuit Engineering and relevant stakeholders on new and existing Circuits to support the planning and provision of critical broadcaster facilities, including the IBC, commentary booths, antenna farms, cable routes, power and associated infrastructure.

• →Build and maintain effective working relationships with F1’s accredited broadcasters, Circuits, Promoters, suppliers and other operational stakeholders, providing a professional and responsive Broadcast Services function.

• →Identify operational issues and potential improvements, escalating where appropriate to the Senior Broadcast Services Coordinator or Broadcast Services Manager and contributing to the continual improvement of broadcaster services.

In this role it is essential that you are:

• Highly organised
• Proactive and self‑driven
• Clear and confident in communications
• Adaptable in fast‑changing, high‑pressure environments
• Detail‑oriented, especially regarding planning and documentation
• Comfortable working internationally and within large cross‑functional teams
• Strong inter-personal skills with internal/external stakeholders

You may also have the following qualifications:

• Formal training or certification in broadcast operations, media technology, live events or similar
• AutoCAD or technical drawing training
• Health & Safety training such as IOSH or equivalent
• Project management certification or relevant coursework.
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Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

• Proven experience working in large‑scale sports or live broadcast environments
• Practical involvement in event planning, field operations, or technical delivery
• Experience supporting external clients or media partners in a fast‑moving environment.

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience within international events or touring broadcast operations
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional technical projects
• Exposure to infrastructure planning, broadcast compound operations, or facility design

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Basic knowledge of live broadcast operations, including basic understanding of broadcaster requirements
• Strong planning and organisational skills to coordinate IBC layouts, broadcaster needs, event logistics, and documentation with accuracy
• Clear and confident communication skills for liaising with broadcasters, circuits, promoters, suppliers, and internal departments
• Ability to produce accurate technical and operational documentation, capturing workflows, updates, incidents, and mitigations clearly.