JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Broadcast Engineer, you will provide engineering support to the news studio technical facilities, ensuring the operational needs are met effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain and operate equipment in the studio, MCR and associated technical areas
- Ensure that technical issues are resolved promptly, or provide interim technical solutions so that the broadcast output and studio operation is not impacted
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained and aligned to defined standards and is updated as required
- Setup, operate and monitor equipment including cameras, lighting and vision systems

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

- Relevant engineering training and qualifications
- In-depth understanding of television production and troubleshooting techniques
- A thorough understanding of the whole news production process, from gathering, editing, graphics, to output and transmission
- A strong knowledge of studio and control room equipment and knowledge of maintenance techniques
- Good knowledge of file-based formats, workflows and technologies
- Good understanding of IT and TCP/IP networking infrastructure
- Experience with gallery operations, in particular the organisation of outside sources
- Thorough knowledge of playout automation and traffic systems and broadcast server technology
- Excellent trouble-shooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to remain cool, calm and collected at all times and keeping the gallery as calm as possible even under real pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- At least one years experience in a similar capacity within a broadcasting environment

JOB DETAILS

- Central London location
- Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 18:00 (may change)
- Full time contract
- Salary on application
- Start date: w/c 15/04/19