About Beresfords Beresfords is one of Essex's largest and most established independent estate agents, with a history dating back to 1968. We provide various property-based services which include residential sales, lettings, property management, mortgages, surveying, and commercial agency trading across multiple brands. With ambitious plans for growth especially within the digital space, we require an experienced specialist in AI & Digital Automation to play a vital role in developing our strategy to achieve continued growth and success especially in terms of effective customer engagement. The Role This is a genuinely exciting, stretching, and diverse role that will digress between various internal Divisions and be at the heart of all marketing and technology-based initiatives. You will be responsible for owning and developing our AI and automation capabilities across all group brands - from customer journey automation and AI-generated content through to website performance, SEO, and competitor research. Our AI & Digital Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing related projects from inception to completion collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, marketing teams, and external partners to ensure our digital infrastructure is both cutting edge and effective. The successful candidate will also retain the necessary skills and experience to help identify new opportunities to improve efficiency, engagement, and conversion through smart use of technology. Key Responsibilities AI Content & Avatar Platforms Own and develop our use of AI video and avatar creation platforms for customer communications, internal training materials, and marketing campaigns. Script, produce and iterate AI generated video content across multiple brands and audiences. Evaluate and recommend new AI content platforms as the landscape evolves. Marketing Automation & Customer Journeys Design, build and optimise automated customer journeys across the full sales and lettings lifecycle - from initial enquiry through to completion and beyond. Manage and develop integrations with email and SMS automation platforms. Use behavioural data and segmentation to personalise comms at scale and improve conversion rates at key journey touchpoints. Work with CRM data to ensure clean, accurate audience segmentation and lead routing. Prompt Engineering & AI Tooling Write, evaluate, and refine prompts for LLM based tools used across the business - including content generation, data processing, and internal productivity workflows. Stay current with developments across leading AI models and advise on best fit tools. Help build and maintain AI powered internal tools, portals, or workflows where appropriate - collaborating with developers or directly in no code/low code environments. Champion responsible, effective AI use across the group and help upskill colleagues where relevant. Video Production & Studio Management Produce high quality video assets for use in AI avatar creation, podcast production, and internal/external communications. Edit video and audio to a professional broadcast standard using industry standard software - Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve (including plugins such as Boris FX Continuum), Adobe Audition, or equivalent. Apply professional audio processing techniques to deliver polished, broadcast ready audio across all output formats. Build and manage a repeatable, documented studio workflow that ensures consistency of output across shoots. Train and upskill colleagues and team members on studio setup, filming best practice, and basic editing - building in house capability over time. Maintain and manage production equipment, flagging upgrade or replacement needs as required. CRM Integration & Data Personalisation Work hands on with multiple CRM platforms to ensure customer data is structured, clean, and flowing correctly into the right marketing channels and automation tools. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to identify and map available data sources - through webhooks, API endpoints, and platform integrations - and determine how data can be used to power personalised communications. Keep up to date with evolving CRM capabilities and data integration options, and proactively recommend improvements to how we capture, store, and use customer data. Skills & Experience Essential Demonstrable hands on experience with AI video/avatar platforms (Synthesia, HeyGen, D ID or similar). Proven experience designing and managing automated marketing customer journeys using tools such as Force24, Integrated Interest, HubSpot or similar. Strong working knowledge of prompt engineering - able to write effective prompts for a range of LLMs and use cases. Practical understanding of major AI/LLM platforms and their relative strengths (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, etc.). Confident managing and maintaining websites built on WordPress or similar CMS platforms. Solid SEO knowledge - both technical and content - with experience using SEMrush and/or Ahrefs. Comfortable working with Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager and Google Search Console. Proven ability to set up and operate a professional video/audio studio - camera, lighting, teleprompter, audio capture. Proficient in video editing software to a professional standard: Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve, including use of professional plugins (e.g. Boris FX Continuum). Experience with audio processing and post production using Adobe Audition or equivalent. Experience producing content for multiple output formats - social, web, internal training, podcasts. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast moving environment. Desirable Experience working in or with estate agency, property, or financial services sectors. Familiarity with Reapit CRM or other property specific CRM platforms. Knowledge of no code/low code tools for workflow automation / content generation. Understanding of data privacy, GDPR and compliance in a digital marketing context. Basic HTML/CSS knowledge. What We're Looking For We're not just looking for someone who can follow a brief. Our specialist will be genuinely curious about where AI and automation are heading, especially within the property industry, be forward thinking and creative. We want somebody who has the desire and ability to make a noticeable contribution to the digital functionality of our business and be comfortable operating independently, effectively prioritising tasks, whilst also being able to interact effectively with fellow work colleagues and third party specialists. The ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language for senior stakeholders will also be particularly important and effectively problem solve any technical challenges which may arise within their area of responsibility. We believe the successful candidate will thrive within this role where they will be both supported and encouraged by a dedicated team of property professionals. They will be someone who remains 'ahead of the game' in terms of the ever changing AI & Digital landscapes, gets energised by developing related enhancements to our internal processes and adopts a pro active approach to solving any related problems. As a business we are very customer focused so anyone joining us must share the same values as us - that a customer's journey with our business should be consistently positive. They should feel like they are our only client and not simply a name on an internal database. What We Offer Funded training and distance learning if considered appropriate. A generous basic salary in excess of £50,000 p/a with additional performance related bonuses. Realistic OTE £55,000-£60,000 p/a, dependent on related experience and performance. Company Pension. Internal referral scheme offering additional financial rewards. Allocated parking. Flexible working - minimum of 1 day from home after successful completion of initial probationary period. 24 days annual leave plus all bank holidays and your birthday day off, as and when it falls on a normal working day. Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 6.00pm, Fridays 8.30am to 5.30pm. A structured career path. Access to the latest AI tools and platforms - with ongoing investment by the Company in related technology. An enthusiastic, committed, supportive and collaborative workforce. Direct access to senior decision makers.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
About Beresfords Beresfords is one of Essex's largest and most established independent estate agents, with a history dating back to 1968. We provide various property-based services which include residential sales, lettings, property management, mortgages, surveying, and commercial agency trading across multiple brands. With ambitious plans for growth especially within the digital space, we require an experienced specialist in AI & Digital Automation to play a vital role in developing our strategy to achieve continued growth and success especially in terms of effective customer engagement. The Role This is a genuinely exciting, stretching, and diverse role that will digress between various internal Divisions and be at the heart of all marketing and technology-based initiatives. You will be responsible for owning and developing our AI and automation capabilities across all group brands - from customer journey automation and AI-generated content through to website performance, SEO, and competitor research. Our AI & Digital Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing related projects from inception to completion collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, marketing teams, and external partners to ensure our digital infrastructure is both cutting edge and effective. The successful candidate will also retain the necessary skills and experience to help identify new opportunities to improve efficiency, engagement, and conversion through smart use of technology. Key Responsibilities AI Content & Avatar Platforms Own and develop our use of AI video and avatar creation platforms for customer communications, internal training materials, and marketing campaigns. Script, produce and iterate AI generated video content across multiple brands and audiences. Evaluate and recommend new AI content platforms as the landscape evolves. Marketing Automation & Customer Journeys Design, build and optimise automated customer journeys across the full sales and lettings lifecycle - from initial enquiry through to completion and beyond. Manage and develop integrations with email and SMS automation platforms. Use behavioural data and segmentation to personalise comms at scale and improve conversion rates at key journey touchpoints. Work with CRM data to ensure clean, accurate audience segmentation and lead routing. Prompt Engineering & AI Tooling Write, evaluate, and refine prompts for LLM based tools used across the business - including content generation, data processing, and internal productivity workflows. Stay current with developments across leading AI models and advise on best fit tools. Help build and maintain AI powered internal tools, portals, or workflows where appropriate - collaborating with developers or directly in no code/low code environments. Champion responsible, effective AI use across the group and help upskill colleagues where relevant. Video Production & Studio Management Produce high quality video assets for use in AI avatar creation, podcast production, and internal/external communications. Edit video and audio to a professional broadcast standard using industry standard software - Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve (including plugins such as Boris FX Continuum), Adobe Audition, or equivalent. Apply professional audio processing techniques to deliver polished, broadcast ready audio across all output formats. Build and manage a repeatable, documented studio workflow that ensures consistency of output across shoots. Train and upskill colleagues and team members on studio setup, filming best practice, and basic editing - building in house capability over time. Maintain and manage production equipment, flagging upgrade or replacement needs as required. CRM Integration & Data Personalisation Work hands on with multiple CRM platforms to ensure customer data is structured, clean, and flowing correctly into the right marketing channels and automation tools. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to identify and map available data sources - through webhooks, API endpoints, and platform integrations - and determine how data can be used to power personalised communications. Keep up to date with evolving CRM capabilities and data integration options, and proactively recommend improvements to how we capture, store, and use customer data. Skills & Experience Essential Demonstrable hands on experience with AI video/avatar platforms (Synthesia, HeyGen, D ID or similar). Proven experience designing and managing automated marketing customer journeys using tools such as Force24, Integrated Interest, HubSpot or similar. Strong working knowledge of prompt engineering - able to write effective prompts for a range of LLMs and use cases. Practical understanding of major AI/LLM platforms and their relative strengths (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, etc.). Confident managing and maintaining websites built on WordPress or similar CMS platforms. Solid SEO knowledge - both technical and content - with experience using SEMrush and/or Ahrefs. Comfortable working with Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager and Google Search Console. Proven ability to set up and operate a professional video/audio studio - camera, lighting, teleprompter, audio capture. Proficient in video editing software to a professional standard: Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve, including use of professional plugins (e.g. Boris FX Continuum). Experience with audio processing and post production using Adobe Audition or equivalent. Experience producing content for multiple output formats - social, web, internal training, podcasts. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast moving environment. Desirable Experience working in or with estate agency, property, or financial services sectors. Familiarity with Reapit CRM or other property specific CRM platforms. Knowledge of no code/low code tools for workflow automation / content generation. Understanding of data privacy, GDPR and compliance in a digital marketing context. Basic HTML/CSS knowledge. What We're Looking For We're not just looking for someone who can follow a brief. Our specialist will be genuinely curious about where AI and automation are heading, especially within the property industry, be forward thinking and creative. We want somebody who has the desire and ability to make a noticeable contribution to the digital functionality of our business and be comfortable operating independently, effectively prioritising tasks, whilst also being able to interact effectively with fellow work colleagues and third party specialists. The ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language for senior stakeholders will also be particularly important and effectively problem solve any technical challenges which may arise within their area of responsibility. We believe the successful candidate will thrive within this role where they will be both supported and encouraged by a dedicated team of property professionals. They will be someone who remains 'ahead of the game' in terms of the ever changing AI & Digital landscapes, gets energised by developing related enhancements to our internal processes and adopts a pro active approach to solving any related problems. As a business we are very customer focused so anyone joining us must share the same values as us - that a customer's journey with our business should be consistently positive. They should feel like they are our only client and not simply a name on an internal database. What We Offer Funded training and distance learning if considered appropriate. A generous basic salary in excess of £50,000 p/a with additional performance related bonuses. Realistic OTE £55,000-£60,000 p/a, dependent on related experience and performance. Company Pension. Internal referral scheme offering additional financial rewards. Allocated parking. Flexible working - minimum of 1 day from home after successful completion of initial probationary period. 24 days annual leave plus all bank holidays and your birthday day off, as and when it falls on a normal working day. Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 6.00pm, Fridays 8.30am to 5.30pm. A structured career path. Access to the latest AI tools and platforms - with ongoing investment by the Company in related technology. An enthusiastic, committed, supportive and collaborative workforce. Direct access to senior decision makers.
THE COMPANY Our client is a full-service video production company with roots in live broadcast, creating engaging and high-impact content for well-known global brands. They combine creative thinking with strong organisational discipline, delivering ambitious projects in a collaborative, energetic environment. THE ROLE As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of driving revenue growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and positioning the company's creative offering in a competitive market. You'll sit at the centre of commercial activity. Translating client needs into compelling proposals and working closely with internal production and engineering teams to bring ideas to life. Key responsibilities include: Developing and executing a clear go-to-market and sales strategy Identifying, qualifying and converting new business opportunities Building and nurturing long-term client relationships Leading discovery calls and meetings to understand client needs Collaborating with internal teams to shape solutions, quotes and proposals Pitching creative ideas and services to clients Negotiating commercial terms and closing deals Tracking pipeline, sales performance and market insights Identifying emerging trends and opportunities within the industry THE PERSON You will be a commercially driven individual with a genuine passion for content and storytelling, and a strong belief in the power of video. You'll be confident leading conversations with clients, comfortable selling creative solutions, and motivated by hitting and exceeding targets. Key requirements: Proven experience in a business development or sales role within a creative, media or production environment Strong track record of delivering against sales targets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Confident running client meetings and presenting ideas Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing business Desirable: Experience creating or contributing to visual proposals Experience managing or mentoring others Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: .
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
THE COMPANY Our client is a full-service video production company with roots in live broadcast, creating engaging and high-impact content for well-known global brands. They combine creative thinking with strong organisational discipline, delivering ambitious projects in a collaborative, energetic environment. THE ROLE As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of driving revenue growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and positioning the company's creative offering in a competitive market. You'll sit at the centre of commercial activity. Translating client needs into compelling proposals and working closely with internal production and engineering teams to bring ideas to life. Key responsibilities include: Developing and executing a clear go-to-market and sales strategy Identifying, qualifying and converting new business opportunities Building and nurturing long-term client relationships Leading discovery calls and meetings to understand client needs Collaborating with internal teams to shape solutions, quotes and proposals Pitching creative ideas and services to clients Negotiating commercial terms and closing deals Tracking pipeline, sales performance and market insights Identifying emerging trends and opportunities within the industry THE PERSON You will be a commercially driven individual with a genuine passion for content and storytelling, and a strong belief in the power of video. You'll be confident leading conversations with clients, comfortable selling creative solutions, and motivated by hitting and exceeding targets. Key requirements: Proven experience in a business development or sales role within a creative, media or production environment Strong track record of delivering against sales targets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Confident running client meetings and presenting ideas Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing business Desirable: Experience creating or contributing to visual proposals Experience managing or mentoring others Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: .
Java Test Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office Office locations: Basingstoke, London or Bristol Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £45,810 - £59,990 About the Role Hi, I'm Priyanka Mondal, QA Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We're looking for a Java Test Automation Engineer to join our QA team, focusing on building and evolving scalable automation frameworks across cloud-based systems, microservices and APIs. This role sits within a modern, distributed environment, where quality, reliability and scalability are critical. You'll be working closely with engineers and product teams to design and implement robust automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into the development lifecycle. You'll start by contributing to and improving existing automation frameworks, with a focus on backend and API testing. Over time, you'll play a key role in shaping testing strategies across teams, helping drive consistency, scalability and best practice adoption. You won't be expected to know everything from day one. You'll work alongside experienced QA engineers and developers, getting hands-on with different technologies and systems as you build confidence in our platforms, workflows and testing approaches. Being UK-based helps in this role, as many of our teams are here. There will be opportunities to collaborate in person, whiteboard ideas, and gain a strong understanding of how our systems operate end to end. What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for cloud-based, distributed systems and microservices architectures Designing and implementing automated tests using Java-based frameworks (e.g. JUnit, TestNG) Testing microservices, APIs and backend services using tools such as RestAssured or Karate Working closely with engineers developing cloud-native and on-prem applications (e.g. Java / Spring Boot microservices) Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery in cloud environments Identifying gaps in current testing approaches and suggesting improvements Supporting end-to-end and cross-system testing across web, backend and data layers Contributing to best practices in automation, test design and quality engineering Promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement across teams Skills, Knowledge and Experience Strong experience with Java and building automation frameworks for backend systems Experience with tools such as JUnit, TestNG, RestAssured or Karate Good understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architectures Experience working in cloud-based environments (e.g. AWS) and distributed systems Solid knowledge of core Java fundamentals (OOP, collections, exception handling) Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Understanding of test design principles and maintainable automation practices Exposure to end-to-end and UI testing approaches Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset Nice to Have Experience with BDD-style testing frameworks Exposure to both cloud-native and on-prem architectures Understanding of testing strategies across multiple layers (frontend, backend, data) Our QA Team Our QA team plays a key role in testing the technology behind everything we deliver, from officiating systems to broadcast tools and data platforms. We work across a wide range of areas including computer vision, machine learning, cloud platforms, video systems and data science. A big part of what we do is supporting tracking technology across sports like tennis, cricket, football and US sports, building systems that handle real-time data, low latency processing and complex distributed architectures. Team Culture We're a team that values openness, collaboration and continuous learning. We challenge each other through code reviews, share knowledge across teams and encourage people to take ownership while still working closely together. There are no strict silos, people move across areas, learn new things and grow over time. Tech Stack (You'll Be Around) Java (Core Java, JUnit, TestNG, RestAssured, Karate) Spring Boot microservices AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, RDS) CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Docker Testing tools such as Postman, Cypress, Selenium, Pytest Benefits United Kingdom Annual Leave: 25 days (excluding bank holidays) Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum 2 days per week in the office) Wellness: Complimentary Unmind app, onsite gym (Basingstoke) Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group company discounts Hungary Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days per week in the office) Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group company discounts Additional Benefits: Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, Nursery & Kindergarten contributions, Annual MOL Bubi Pass), private medical insurance, life and accident insurance, MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts, seniority awards, and an Employee Assistance Program About Us Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony company, is a world leader in sports technology. We deliver sophisticated officiating, broadcast and player tracking solutions across more than 25 international sports. Each year, our technology supports over 30,000 events in over 500 stadiums across 90 countries. Equal Opportunity Statement As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Businesses aims to build a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. Sony Sports Businesses is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on their skills, qualifications and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Java Test Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office Office locations: Basingstoke, London or Bristol Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £45,810 - £59,990 About the Role Hi, I'm Priyanka Mondal, QA Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We're looking for a Java Test Automation Engineer to join our QA team, focusing on building and evolving scalable automation frameworks across cloud-based systems, microservices and APIs. This role sits within a modern, distributed environment, where quality, reliability and scalability are critical. You'll be working closely with engineers and product teams to design and implement robust automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into the development lifecycle. You'll start by contributing to and improving existing automation frameworks, with a focus on backend and API testing. Over time, you'll play a key role in shaping testing strategies across teams, helping drive consistency, scalability and best practice adoption. You won't be expected to know everything from day one. You'll work alongside experienced QA engineers and developers, getting hands-on with different technologies and systems as you build confidence in our platforms, workflows and testing approaches. Being UK-based helps in this role, as many of our teams are here. There will be opportunities to collaborate in person, whiteboard ideas, and gain a strong understanding of how our systems operate end to end. What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for cloud-based, distributed systems and microservices architectures Designing and implementing automated tests using Java-based frameworks (e.g. JUnit, TestNG) Testing microservices, APIs and backend services using tools such as RestAssured or Karate Working closely with engineers developing cloud-native and on-prem applications (e.g. Java / Spring Boot microservices) Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery in cloud environments Identifying gaps in current testing approaches and suggesting improvements Supporting end-to-end and cross-system testing across web, backend and data layers Contributing to best practices in automation, test design and quality engineering Promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement across teams Skills, Knowledge and Experience Strong experience with Java and building automation frameworks for backend systems Experience with tools such as JUnit, TestNG, RestAssured or Karate Good understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architectures Experience working in cloud-based environments (e.g. AWS) and distributed systems Solid knowledge of core Java fundamentals (OOP, collections, exception handling) Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Understanding of test design principles and maintainable automation practices Exposure to end-to-end and UI testing approaches Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset Nice to Have Experience with BDD-style testing frameworks Exposure to both cloud-native and on-prem architectures Understanding of testing strategies across multiple layers (frontend, backend, data) Our QA Team Our QA team plays a key role in testing the technology behind everything we deliver, from officiating systems to broadcast tools and data platforms. We work across a wide range of areas including computer vision, machine learning, cloud platforms, video systems and data science. A big part of what we do is supporting tracking technology across sports like tennis, cricket, football and US sports, building systems that handle real-time data, low latency processing and complex distributed architectures. Team Culture We're a team that values openness, collaboration and continuous learning. We challenge each other through code reviews, share knowledge across teams and encourage people to take ownership while still working closely together. There are no strict silos, people move across areas, learn new things and grow over time. Tech Stack (You'll Be Around) Java (Core Java, JUnit, TestNG, RestAssured, Karate) Spring Boot microservices AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, RDS) CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Docker Testing tools such as Postman, Cypress, Selenium, Pytest Benefits United Kingdom Annual Leave: 25 days (excluding bank holidays) Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum 2 days per week in the office) Wellness: Complimentary Unmind app, onsite gym (Basingstoke) Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group company discounts Hungary Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days per week in the office) Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group company discounts Additional Benefits: Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, Nursery & Kindergarten contributions, Annual MOL Bubi Pass), private medical insurance, life and accident insurance, MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts, seniority awards, and an Employee Assistance Program About Us Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony company, is a world leader in sports technology. We deliver sophisticated officiating, broadcast and player tracking solutions across more than 25 international sports. Each year, our technology supports over 30,000 events in over 500 stadiums across 90 countries. Equal Opportunity Statement As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Businesses aims to build a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. Sony Sports Businesses is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We employ, retain, promote and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on their skills, qualifications and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.
A global news organization is seeking a Vice President for Global Video & Technology Operations to lead video technology initiatives and operations. This senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on experience in broadcast engineering. Responsibilities include overseeing the video supply chain, ensuring operational excellence, and managing cross-functional teams. Applicants should have over 10 years of leadership experience in broadcast operations and a strong background in digital media. This hybrid position requires in-office presence and international travel.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
A global news organization is seeking a Vice President for Global Video & Technology Operations to lead video technology initiatives and operations. This senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on experience in broadcast engineering. Responsibilities include overseeing the video supply chain, ensuring operational excellence, and managing cross-functional teams. Applicants should have over 10 years of leadership experience in broadcast operations and a strong background in digital media. This hybrid position requires in-office presence and international travel.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Vice President, Global Video & Technology Operations The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiasednews in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day. The Vice President, Global Video Operations & Technology Services is a senior technology leader responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and evolution of AP's global video delivery, broadcast infrastructure, and enterprise technology services. This executive combines strategic leadership with extensive hands on experience in video operations and broadcast engineering. They demonstrate a proven track record of guiding teams through complex, high pressure operating environments while driving innovation, service excellence, and cost efficiency. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and partners closely with leaders across Editorial, Revenue, Product, and Cybersecurity to ensure the reliability, innovation, and modernization of AP's mission supporting both editorial excellence and business growth. What you will do: This role is at the heart of AP's transformation - bridging next generation video technology and global operations to ensure our trusted reporting reaches billions with speed, reliability, and innovation. Candidates will combine deep technical mastery with strategic, people centered leadership and strong cross functional collaboration attitude that inspires teams and strengthens AP's position as the world's most reliable news source. 1. Global Video Operations Oversee AP's video supply chain for both live and file based content - from camera and ingest, to production, packaging and global distribution. Ensure 24/7 reliability through master control centers in London, New York, and Washington, D.C., maintaining world class standards for availability and resilience. Lead the modernization of video technologies, accelerating the transition to IP and cloud based workflows, while integrating AI automation across the video lifecycle. Partner with Editorial leadership to align technical infrastructure with storytelling needs and real time coverage demands. 2. Service Assurance & Operations Control Lead the Operations Control Center (OCC) to deliver proactive, ITIL aligned monitoring, incident, problem, and change management across all AP technology systems. Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness for critical editorial and delivery platforms. Drive automation, analytics, and continuous improvement in service reliability, working closely with cybersecurity on resilience and threat mitigation. Act as the accountable owner of system reliability, communicating performance and impacts clearly to AP's senior leadership and customers. 3. Global Support Services Oversee AP's global technical support ecosystem - including customer facing helpdesk, employee support, and bureau level field services. Modernize support through automation, AI assisted workflows, and self service capabilities. Ensure consistent desk side delivery excellence across AP's global network of bureaus and newsrooms. Direct technical support for global live events (Olympics, Super Bowl, elections, major entertainment awards), ensuring flawless coverage. 4. Enterprise Productivity & Collaboration Platforms Lead enterprise platforms that enable secure, seamless collaboration, including Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, and related systems. Oversee identity and access management (Azure AD), endpoint lifecycle management, and enterprise patching and software deployment using Intune and CMDB tools. Manage deployment and training for AI powered productivity tools (OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot), driving adoption across AP. Supervise the provisioning of technology solutions for field photographers and video journalists. Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO on global technology operations and video strategy. Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence across diverse, global teams. Manage multimillion dollar operational and capital budgets, leading vendor sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations to optimize performance and cost. Foster collaborative relationships with AP's Editorial, Product, and Business teams to align operational priorities with enterprise strategy. Who you are: 10+ years of senior leadership experience in global technology or broadcast operations within a 24/7 media, broadcast, or digital content organization. Proven hands on expertise in digital video operations and broadcast engineering, including live event production, IP workflows, and cloud based distribution systems. Strong command of modern IT Service Management (ITSM) and operational excellence frameworks that blend automation, human support, and security. Experience in AI driven workflow transformation and adoption of next generation productivity and collaboration tools. Demonstrated ability to lead complex, geographically dispersed teams through change in challenging, high pressure environments and manage large scale, mission critical operations with precision and empathy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business narratives. Strong financial and vendor management acumen. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent executive experience preferred). Willingness to travel internationally to support operations, bureaus, and live events. Additional Information This is a hybrid role, with in office presence required for at least three days per week. International travel will be required to support operations, bureaus, customers, and global events. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or able to obtain UK work authorization. AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Vice President, Global Video & Technology Operations The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiasednews in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day. The Vice President, Global Video Operations & Technology Services is a senior technology leader responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and evolution of AP's global video delivery, broadcast infrastructure, and enterprise technology services. This executive combines strategic leadership with extensive hands on experience in video operations and broadcast engineering. They demonstrate a proven track record of guiding teams through complex, high pressure operating environments while driving innovation, service excellence, and cost efficiency. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and partners closely with leaders across Editorial, Revenue, Product, and Cybersecurity to ensure the reliability, innovation, and modernization of AP's mission supporting both editorial excellence and business growth. What you will do: This role is at the heart of AP's transformation - bridging next generation video technology and global operations to ensure our trusted reporting reaches billions with speed, reliability, and innovation. Candidates will combine deep technical mastery with strategic, people centered leadership and strong cross functional collaboration attitude that inspires teams and strengthens AP's position as the world's most reliable news source. 1. Global Video Operations Oversee AP's video supply chain for both live and file based content - from camera and ingest, to production, packaging and global distribution. Ensure 24/7 reliability through master control centers in London, New York, and Washington, D.C., maintaining world class standards for availability and resilience. Lead the modernization of video technologies, accelerating the transition to IP and cloud based workflows, while integrating AI automation across the video lifecycle. Partner with Editorial leadership to align technical infrastructure with storytelling needs and real time coverage demands. 2. Service Assurance & Operations Control Lead the Operations Control Center (OCC) to deliver proactive, ITIL aligned monitoring, incident, problem, and change management across all AP technology systems. Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness for critical editorial and delivery platforms. Drive automation, analytics, and continuous improvement in service reliability, working closely with cybersecurity on resilience and threat mitigation. Act as the accountable owner of system reliability, communicating performance and impacts clearly to AP's senior leadership and customers. 3. Global Support Services Oversee AP's global technical support ecosystem - including customer facing helpdesk, employee support, and bureau level field services. Modernize support through automation, AI assisted workflows, and self service capabilities. Ensure consistent desk side delivery excellence across AP's global network of bureaus and newsrooms. Direct technical support for global live events (Olympics, Super Bowl, elections, major entertainment awards), ensuring flawless coverage. 4. Enterprise Productivity & Collaboration Platforms Lead enterprise platforms that enable secure, seamless collaboration, including Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, and related systems. Oversee identity and access management (Azure AD), endpoint lifecycle management, and enterprise patching and software deployment using Intune and CMDB tools. Manage deployment and training for AI powered productivity tools (OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot), driving adoption across AP. Supervise the provisioning of technology solutions for field photographers and video journalists. Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO on global technology operations and video strategy. Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence across diverse, global teams. Manage multimillion dollar operational and capital budgets, leading vendor sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations to optimize performance and cost. Foster collaborative relationships with AP's Editorial, Product, and Business teams to align operational priorities with enterprise strategy. Who you are: 10+ years of senior leadership experience in global technology or broadcast operations within a 24/7 media, broadcast, or digital content organization. Proven hands on expertise in digital video operations and broadcast engineering, including live event production, IP workflows, and cloud based distribution systems. Strong command of modern IT Service Management (ITSM) and operational excellence frameworks that blend automation, human support, and security. Experience in AI driven workflow transformation and adoption of next generation productivity and collaboration tools. Demonstrated ability to lead complex, geographically dispersed teams through change in challenging, high pressure environments and manage large scale, mission critical operations with precision and empathy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business narratives. Strong financial and vendor management acumen. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent executive experience preferred). Willingness to travel internationally to support operations, bureaus, and live events. Additional Information This is a hybrid role, with in office presence required for at least three days per week. International travel will be required to support operations, bureaus, customers, and global events. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or able to obtain UK work authorization. AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.
