Broadcast Operations Engineer

BBC Studios Distribution Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Operational Broadcasting Engineer with experience in broadcast systems. You will monitor and maintain TV and Radio transmission systems, ensuring high-quality content delivery. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of networking. This role includes competitive pay, flexible working hours, and excellent career development opportunities within a values-driven organization focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounted healthcare

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in broadcast engineering or similar technical roles.
• Good understanding of radio operations, including transmission chains.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support broadcast transmission systems across TV and Radio.
• Perform maintenance on broadcast infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Respond to and resolve operational incidents to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Broadcast engineering experience

Knowledge of broadcast systems

Networking knowledge (IP, TCP/IP)

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

FCPX

Davinci Resolve

Windows

Mac

Linux

Virtual Machines

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The role will be shift based, operational hours between 8am and 7pm; there will be some occasional weekend and overnight work subject to advance notice. There will be some travel to remote sites and/or training venues, again subject to advance notice. As an Operational Broadcasting Engineer at the BBC you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising broadcast equipment, infrastructure, and workflows to support both live and recorded content transmission. Collaborating with technical teams while confidently making informed decisions on your own, you will help deliver seamless, high‑quality broadcast services to our audiences. BBC Newcastle is part of the BBC network, which reaches millions daily. As a senior operational engineer here you will be contributing to technology that supports news, radio, and online content. Being part of the BBC means access to great training programs, workshops, and career progression opportunities. Plus, you get to work alongside highly skilled engineers and tech experts. BBC teams thrive on creativity and collaboration, mixing engineering with media production, journalism, and design. It’s a dynamic workplace where your technical skills directly contribute to storytelling and audience engagement. The BBC is a globally respected institution with strong job stability, great benefits, and a positive work culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support broadcast transmission systems across TV and Radio, as well as IP-based infrastructure in the transmission chain and across the region.
• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on broadcast infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with systems specialists and regional teams to implement system upgrades and new technology deployments.
• Respond to and resolve operational incidents swiftly to minimize broadcast disruptions.
• Provide technical support during live broadcasts and special events, with a particular emphasis on Radio OB's (Sporting and Music Events for example).
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, incidents, and resolutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in broadcast engineering or similar technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast systems, including transmitters, encoders, playout, and IP streaming.
• Solid grasp of networking (IP, TCP/IP, multicast, VLANs, routing).
• Good understanding of radio operations, including transmission chains, audio mixers, and outside broadcasts.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues under pressure.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of key aspects of post‑production, long and short form editing systems (Adobe Premiere, FCPX, Davinci Resolve), visual effects and graphics, sound design and mixing.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Mac and Linux based systems and software.
• Knowledge of Cloud based systems and software.
• Knowledge of Virtual Machines, Docker, Kubernetes would be useful but not essential.

Benefits

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.

Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.

Excellent career and professional development.

Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.

A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Diversity & Inclusion

The BBC has a values‑based organisation where the work environment values and respects every individual's unique contribution so all employees feel they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below. Disability confident.