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Paul Strafford

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Director of Media Technology at Liverpool Football Club
📍 Poynton, England, United Kingdom

Paul Strafford is the Director of Media Technology at Liverpool Football Club, where he leads the technical operations underpinning the clubs global media output. He progressed to this senior role after a long tenure as an MCR Engineer with NEP Connect and SIS LIVE. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Media Technology from The University of Salford.

His teams work on Liverpool FC’s 2025 Trophy Parade broadcast received a Highly Commended award for "Best Tech Innovation in Live Production, " recognizing a bold and technically complex production.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director of Media Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Poynton, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics Paul cares about

Live Production Innovation
His team was recognized with an award for tech innovation in live production and has experimented with complex hybrid and remote production models for matches.
Media Technology Strategy
He is responsible for the technology supporting a 24/7 global media operation, including international TV distribution, live matches, social media, and a global OTT product.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Director of Media Technology
Liverpool Football Club
1-2022 - 9-2024
Senior Manager - Media Technology
Liverpool Football Club
11-2018 - 2-2022
MCR Engineer
NEP Connect
9-2013 - 11-2018
MCR Engineer
SIS LIVE
6-2013 - 3-2014
Camera Operator & Editor
VELVET Film Productions
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Education
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The University of Salford
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The Barlow RC High School
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DISC profile (public)

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