About Timeline Television

Timeline's busy and exciting Outside Broadcast base, home to our OB and RF fleet including the World's first 4K OB truck and HDR truck. An engineering centre, where a large part of the R&D for Timeline's projects take place including Formula E, Sail GP, Women's Football, Love Island and many more.

You will be surrounded by a fun and friendly team with an endless supply of office refreshments, including breakfast, teas, coffees, and healthy snacks and fruit.

About the Role

You will be working primarily on locations throughout the UK and worldwide to guarantee a variety of Outside Broadcasts as well as spending time in our Greenford base for offsite preparations and maintenance. The Sound Guarantee Engineer will be delivering an exceptional service to our clients and providing technical advice and guidance to Engineering and Unit Managers.

Main Duties

Guarantee small and large Outside Broadcasts on Timeline's fleet of scanners and flyaways
Deliver exceptional front facing service to Timeline's clients
Provide support, technical advice and guidance to Engineering and Unit Managers
Assist in prepping, loading and planning of jobs as well as manage the on-site crew of staff and freelancers
Deliver basic setup, support and sound mixing within our Ealing Studio's operation
Supervise the rig of audio equipment on site
Ensure all customer requirements are tested and back-up systems are in place
The job will involve a great deal of travelling, driving and frequent nights away from home, in the UK or abroad
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Proven experience in TV Outside Broadcast operations
The ability to understand the client's requirements and programme the network appropriately
The ability to work to a very high standard in unfamiliar surroundings, hired vehicles and flyaway scenarios
An in-depth knowledge of sound desks, router control systems and system 'glue' used across our growing fleet
A detailed knowledge of signal formats, coding and transport methods; Intercom and talkback equipment
A working knowledge of computer IP and other data networks in the television environment
A good general understanding of all broadcast engineering areas including power supply systems, cameras, intercom, file-based media systems and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Flexible approach to problem solving and openness to new challenges and alternative solutions
A positive manner and ability to respond tactfully and sympathetically to staff and client requests
A team player and ability to remain calm under pressure
A good knowledge of the principles of health and safety at work
Benefits

You will be eligible for a variety of employee benefits including but not limited to:

Private health care
Medical cash benefits
Cycle to Work scheme
Travel insurance
We also organise regular social events across different locations, giving an opportunity to get to know employees all over.

Please ensure you are eligible to work in the UK before applying as we do not provide sponsorship.