Broadcast Operations Engineer (MCR & Galleries)

adi.tv; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ADI is seeking an Operations Engineer to support its studios division's matchday services across the UK. The role involves maintaining the Master Control Room (MCR) and 15 on-site production galleries, ensuring smooth delivery to Premier League and Football League stadiums.

You will work evenings and weekends on a rotating shift (11:00–23:00), providing technical support during programmes, managing MCR output, and handling incidents with escalation when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in broadcast engineering or AV discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an MCR or live production environment will be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of video, audio and network systems.
• Understanding of video streaming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage delivery of content from MCR and 15 on-site galleries to stadiums across the UK.
• Provide technical support to production galleries and on-site colleagues during programme times.
• Manage the MCR output and escalate issues when necessary, with clear documentation.
• Read system diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot faults and incidents.

Skills

Video systems

Audio systems

Network systems

Video streaming

System diagrams

Fault finding

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem ownership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Broadcast engineering degree

Job description

For over thirty years, ADI has helped to revolutionise matchday experiences, bringing unrivalled expertise, creativity and passion to our projects. We are proud to work with football clubs across the Premier League, Championship and League One, as well as retail, leisure and other high-profile clients, while continuing to grow our brand internationally

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Operations Engineer to support our studios division's matchday services. The successful candidate will help maintain and manage the smooth delivery of content from our Master Control Room (MCR) and 15 on‑site production galleries to Premier League and Football League stadiums across the UK.

Working as part of our technical operations team, you will ensure that our in‑house production facilities are maintained and ready for use on matchdays. You will provide technical support to production galleries and on‑site colleagues during programme times, manage the MCR's output, support clients where required, and take responsibility for managing incidents and faults, including documenting progress and escalating issues when necessary.

You will ideally hold a degree or equivalent qualification in broadcast engineering or an AV-related discipline. However, relevant experience working within an MCR or live production environment will also be considered in place of formal qualifications.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of video, audio and network systems.
• An understanding of video streaming.
• The ability to read system diagrams and schematics.
• Experience of fault‑finding across technical systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing work accurately.
• The ability to take ownership of technical problems and work through complex information to identify a resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues who have a range of technical and creative experience.

Due to the nature of our matchday operations, the role involves working evenings and weekends. You will work an established rotating shift pattern, with scheduled shifts generally running from 11:00 to 23:00 and averaging 40 hours per week. Occasional flexibility may be required to support operational needs

In return, we can offer an attractive base salary and additional benefits. ADI is experiencing rapid periods of growth within and across all divisions, and we're looking for someone stellar to help us make amazing happen.