Broadcast Sound Engineer

Broadcast Recruit Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sound Engineer to lead audio efforts across the UK and beyond. This dynamic role involves preparing audio equipment at a Bristol warehouse and traveling to various events, ensuring seamless audio operations. The ideal candidate will bring over three years of experience in audio engineering, with a strong foundation in audio mixing and communications engineering. Join a young, energetic team and contribute to exciting live broadcasts while embracing a fast-paced, travel-intensive schedule. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about audio, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audio engineering experience in a broadcast environment.
• Strong understanding of live broadcast audio setups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage audio equipment for various events.
• Supervise smaller events and assist with larger broadcasts.

Skills

Audio Engineering

Audio Mixing

Communications Engineering (Talkback)

Event Support

Education

3+ years of experience in audio engineering

Tools

Audio Equipment

Job description

Location: Bristol Warehouse (with extensive travel across the UK, Europe, and the USA)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: based on experience

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sound Engineer to lead audio efforts across our company, ensuring seamless audio operations at various events throughout the year. This role combines time spent at our Bristol warehouse preparing audio equipment, plus travel to on-site events with the full production team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in broadcast audio engineering, including audio mixing and communications engineering (talkback). They will quickly adapt to our in-house equipment, driving the research, preparation, and deployment of all audio kits for events.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio Equipment Preparation: Familiarise with and prep all in-house audio equipment before each event.
• Sound Supervise Small Events: Independently sound supervise smaller, streamed events.
• Sound Assist: Sound assist for broadcasts, with the potential to assume a sound guarantee role on larger projects based on experience level.
• Research and Advise: Stay up-to-date with advancements in audio engineering to recommend new equipment or processes.
• Communications Engineering: Handle and troubleshoot talkback systems to maintain clear communications during live broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in audio engineering within a broadcast environment, with a mix of audio engineering, audio mixing, and communications (talkback) skills.
• Knowledgeable: Strong understanding of live broadcast audio setups and the demands of on-the-road event support.
• Proactive and Confident: Able to independently manage audio operations without requiring constant guidance.
• Team Fit: Ideally match the young, energetic team dynamic and handle a fast-paced, travel-intensive schedule.