Audio Engineer (Guarantee Level)

NEP Group; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group is seeking an experienced Audio Engineer at Guarantee level to lead audio delivery on major productions. You will prepare, configure and operate complex broadcast audio systems, including consoles, stageboxes and IP-based networks.

You will collaborate across technical teams to deliver seamless, high-quality sound for global broadcasts. You will bring a proven track record in outside broadcasts or live events, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Audio Engineer in outside broadcast or live production environments.
• Strong knowledge of professional broadcast audio workflows, signal flow and routing.
• Experience configuring and operating complex audio systems and broadcast consoles.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting under live production pressure.
• Knowledge of Dante, AES67 or ST 2110-30 and IP-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the audio delivery on assigned outside broadcasts and live productions.
• Prepare, configure, test and operate complex broadcast audio systems.
• Set up and manage consoles, stageboxes, routing, monitoring and communications.
• Collaborate with Vision, VT, Camera, Engineering and Production teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records.

Skills

Audio engineering

Broadcast workflows

Dante-AES67-ST2110-30

Troubleshooting

IP networks

Tools

Calrec

Lawo

Riedel

RTS

Yamaha

Job description

NEP is built on 35 years of trusted experience across broadcast, live events, and virtual studios: anytime, anywhere.
First and foremost, though, we are a people company. Our people are what make NEP UK such an incredible place to work.
Our NEP Values guide and shape how we operate, reflecting what inspires us and who we are as a company today— and who we aspire to be. We rely on every member of our team to live these Values so that, together, we can bring our clients' content to life.

We’re seeking talented individuals who are passionate about bringing content to life.

NEP is the industry leader around the world, with regional operations in 25 countries and over 100 locations. Working for us offers a window into broadcast, live events and virtual productions happening in every corner of the globe, with exciting opportunities and career growth.

support the world's biggest events

Be part of a team who support some of the world’s most watched and anticipated shows and events, including:

• Reality TV: Love Island, The Circle, Too Hot to Handle, Traitors
• Special Events: Olympics, Royal Occasions, Athletics, Commonwealth Games

NEP UK: Audio Engineer (Guarantee Level)

Be the sound behind the moments millions are watching.

At NEP UK, our Audio Engineers help bring some of the biggest live sporting, entertainment and broadcast productions to audiences around the world. From Premier League football and Wimbledon to The Grand National and major entertainment programmes, our teams deliver the people, technology and technical expertise that keep complex live productions performing at their best.

We’re looking for experienced Audio Engineers at Guarantee level to join our Audio team.

What will you be doing?

Lead audio delivery on major productions.

As a Guarantee Audio Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for the technical delivery of audio on assigned productions, from preparation and testing through to the live broadcast.

You’ll:

• Lead the audio delivery of assigned outside broadcasts and live productions
• Prepare, configure, test and operate complex professional broadcast audio systems
• Set up and manage consoles, stageboxes, routing, monitoring and communications
• Work with audio networking technologies and increasingly complex IP-based environments
• Interpret client and production requirements and turn them into robust technical solutions
• Carry out advanced fault-finding and resolve issues quickly and calmly when working under live-production pressure
• Work closely with Vision, VT, Camera, Engineering and Production teams to deliver an integrated technical solution
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, system configurations and production records
• Support system upgrades, technical improvements and the introduction of new technology and workflows
• Provide technical support, guidance and mentoring to Audio Assistants and less experienced Audio Engineers

You’ll be trusted to use your experience and judgement to make the right call, while knowing that you’re part of a wider team of specialists who are always there to support one another.

The technology

The world of broadcast audio is constantly moving forward, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with sophisticated systems across both established and emerging workflows.

Your experience may include:

• Professional broadcast audio consoles and mixing systems
• Complex audio routing and signal flow
• Stageboxes and production infrastructure
• Communications, intercom and monitoring systems
• Dante, AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110-30
• IP-based and hybrid broadcast environments
• Remote production workflows
• Outside broadcast trucks and flypacks
• Integrated audio systems supporting large-scale live productions

Experience with systems from manufacturers such as Calrec, Lawo, Riedel, RTS or Yamaha would be beneficial, but we’re more interested in your technical capability, judgement and real-world live production experience than a particular equipment list.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced broadcast audio professional who can operate independently, take ownership and bring confidence to a live production environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience working as an Audio Engineer within outside broadcast, live production or a comparable broadcast environment
• Strong knowledge of professional broadcast audio workflows, signal flow and routing
• Experience configuring and operating complex audio systems and broadcast consoles
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues under time pressure
• Knowledge of modern audio networking technologies such as Dante, AES67 or ST 2110-30
• The ability to remain calm, focused and decisive in a live environment
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Clear and confident communication with clients, production teams and fellow engineers
• A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge and support developing engineers
• A genuine interest in new technology and a desire to keep developing your technical expertise

The person behind the engineer

Technical knowledge is only part of being a great Guarantee Engineer.

You’ll be someone who:

• Takes ownership and accountability for the quality of their work
• Can make sound technical decisions independently while knowing when to ask for support
• Brings calm and confidence when a production is under pressure
• Builds trusted relationships with clients, production teams and colleagues
• Takes pride in preparation and understands that great live engineering starts well before the cameras go live
• Enjoys working as part of a highly skilled team and sharing experience with others
• Is curious about emerging technology and always looking for ways to improve
• Wants to keep learning, whether that means deepening an existing specialism or expanding into new technologies and workflows

Part of the NEP Team

Our culture is built around four values: Reliable, Ethical, Innovative and One Team. For our engineers, that means being someone others can depend on, communicating openly, doing the right thing, looking for better ways to work and supporting the people around you.

You’ll be expected to plan ahead, take initiative, solve problems constructively and consistently deliver the high standards our clients and production teams rely on.

What’s in it for you?

Work on productions people are watching.

You’ll work on some of the most recognised live sporting, entertainment and broadcast productions in the UK and beyond. Every production brings different technical challenges, giving you the opportunity to apply your experience in new environments and keep building your expertise.

Work with technology at the leading edge

You’ll have exposure to sophisticated broadcast audio systems, IP-based technologies and evolving remote production workflows. As the industry changes, so will the technology you work with, giving you the opportunity to keep learning and develop the skills needed for the future of live production.

Keep developing your career

Guarantee level doesn’t mean standing still. You’ll have access to experienced technical colleagues, knowledge sharing, mentoring and structured learning, alongside our online learning platforms and support for relevant professional qualifications and development. There are opportunities to broaden your technical experience, deepen your specialism and progress towards Senior Audio Engineer, Lead Engineer and other technical leadership roles.

Be part of a team that shares its expertise

At NEP, some of the most valuable learning happens between engineers. You’ll be part of a team where people share knowledge, solve problems together and help develop the next generation of broadcast professionals.

As an experienced engineer, you’ll also have the opportunity to pass on your own knowledge and experience, helping others develop while continuing to grow yourself.

What does success look like?

Success in this role means becoming someone that production teams and clients have complete confidence in.

You’ll be able to independently prepare and deliver complex audio systems, anticipate potential problems, make confident decisions under pressure and provide calm technical leadership throughout a live broadcast.

Over time, you’ll become not only a trusted technical specialist, but someone who helps raise the capability of the wider engineering team and contributes to the development of the technology and workflows we’ll use tomorrow.

The practical details

Role: Audio Engineer – Guarantee Level

Contract: Permanent

Location: Deployed across client projects, with attendance at Gemini House, Bracknell required for job preparation and base operations when needed.

This is primarily a deployed role, so flexibility to travel and work varied schedules is essential to support live productions.