Broadcast Services Frequency Coordinator

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

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.

Role Overview:

Coordinate and safeguard the effective use of radio frequency spectrum for F1 broadcast, client and event operations, in compliance with local regulations and Company standards.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate event frequency requirements from FOM, teams, broadcasters, suppliers and authorised third parties.
• Liaise with regulators, local organisers and licensing partners to secure assignments and maintain country-specific compliance.
• Prepare accurate frequency plans, equipment records and licensing documentation in approved digital systems.
• Monitor spectrum utilisation, investigate interference and coordinate timely resolution with users, technical teams and authorities.
• Operate spectrum monitoring, direction-finding and RF test equipment, interpreting measurements accurately.
• Support deployment, commissioning, operation, maintenance and de-rig of F1 RF infrastructure and broadcast RF equipment.
• Maintain controlled frequency plans, licensing records, equipment data and event records, ensuring information remains current and accessible.
• Complete system verification, fault reporting, post-event reporting and lessons learned.
• Manage equipment readiness, configuration and lifecycle, escalating faults, risks and replacement needs.
• Provide clear guidance on allocations, approved use, deadlines and event procedures to internal teams and external partners.
• Work with broadcast partners, engineering teams, organisers, regulators and suppliers to support safe and reliable event operations.
• Evaluate emerging RF technologies and support continuous improvement of resilient, scalable coordination processes.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal qualities

In this role, it is essential that you are:

• Calm, methodical and solutions-focused in live, time-critical environments.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational requirements.
• Able to work independently while collaborating across technical, operational and external teams.
• Professional and confident with stakeholders from different organisations and cultures.

 

Experience

• Practical experience operating, maintaining or supporting RF transmission, communications or spectrum-monitoring systems.
• Experience in a live, time-critical technical environment and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience in RF, broadcast, telecommunications, electronic engineering or a related discipline.

Knowledge & skills

• RF spectrum management, frequency planning, interference analysis and licensing principles.
• Spectrum analysers, RF monitoring tools and related test equipment.
• Wireless and digital transmission technologies, including copper and RF over fibre systems.
• Strong digital literacy, structured documentation and clear technical communication.
• RF exposure and temporary-installation health and safety requirements.

 

Desirable

• RF experience in live broadcast, motorsport, major events or international spectrum coordination.
• Experience engaging with regulators or managing licences and frequency assignments.
• Degree, HND or recognised professional certification in a relevant technical discipline
• Relevant safety, working-at-height, electrical or RF awareness training.
• Valid driving licence.
• Direction finding, antennas, telemetry, wireless cameras, intercoms, AutoCAD and wider broadcast equipment.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme  
• Dental Care 
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season  
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies 
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill   
• Free healthy snacks in our offices 
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch 
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure  
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team  
• Discount on F1 merchandise 
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive 
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

Recruitment Fraud Warning: We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [email protected].

Division:

Broadcast and Media