Broadcast Technician

JacobsMassey AV Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JacobsMassey AV Specialists in Central London is seeking an experienced Broadcast Technician to support a professional production environment. The role combines live video production, streaming technology, studio operations and technical event delivery to produce high-quality digital content for live, recorded and hybrid productions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in broadcast technology, excellent troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with professional video and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in broadcast engineering, video production or live streaming.
• Strong understanding of professional camera systems, vision mixing and video signal management.
• Practical knowledge of vMix or comparable live production platforms.
• Experience with chroma keying, green screen studios or virtual production technologies.
• Familiarity with Blackmagic Design equipment or similar broadcast solutions.
• Understanding of video compression, encoding and streaming protocols.
• Experience operating professional audio equipment and digital mixing consoles.
• Knowledge of lighting setups for studio and live production environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues during live productions.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Exposure to AR/XR or immersive production technologies.
• Video editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar applications.
• Knowledge of AV control systems and video conferencing platforms.
• Experience delivering broadcast services within corporate environments.
• Relevant technical qualifications or professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical production services for live streams, recorded content and virtual events.
• Configure and operate professional cameras, video switching equipment and audio systems.
• Manage video feeds, signal distribution, recording and content playback.
• Support studio-based productions incorporating green screen and virtual environments.
• Set up and manage lighting, microphones and audio mixing equipment.
• Oversee video encoding, streaming workflows and media delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across broadcast and production systems.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and technical delivery of corporate productions.
• Maintain production equipment and ensure systems remain operational.
• Provide additional technical assistance for presentations, meetings and hybrid events.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Live streaming

Video production

Camera operation

Audio mixing

Lighting setups

Troubleshooting

Hybrid event delivery

Communication

Education

Technical certifications

Tools

vMix

Blackmagic Design

Premiere Pro

Video switchers

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Broadcast Technician to support a professional production environment in Central London.

This hands-on position combines live video production, streaming technology, studio operations and technical event delivery. You will play an important role in producing high-quality digital content and ensuring the smooth running of live, recorded and hybrid productions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in broadcast technology, excellent technical troubleshooting skills and experience working with professional video and audio production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical production services for live streams, recorded content and virtual events.
• Configure and operate professional cameras, video switching equipment and audio systems.
• Manage video feeds, signal distribution, recording and content playback.
• Support studio-based productions incorporating green screen and virtual environments.
• Set up and manage lighting, microphones and audio mixing equipment.
• Oversee video encoding, streaming workflows and media delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across broadcast and production systems.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and technical delivery of corporate productions.
• Maintain production equipment and ensure systems remain operational.
• Provide additional technical assistance for presentations, meetings and hybrid events.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in broadcast engineering, video production or live streaming.
• Strong understanding of professional camera systems, vision mixing and video signal management.
• Practical knowledge of vMix or comparable live production platforms.
• Experience with chroma keying, green screen studios or virtual production technologies.
• Familiarity with Blackmagic Design equipment or similar broadcast solutions.
• Understanding of video compression, encoding and streaming protocols.
• Experience operating professional audio equipment and digital mixing consoles.
• Knowledge of lighting setups for studio and live production environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues during live productions.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Exposure to AR/XR or immersive production technologies.
• Video editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar applications.
• Knowledge of AV control systems and video conferencing platforms.
• Experience delivering broadcast services within corporate environments.
• Relevant technical qualifications or professional certifications.

The Opportunity

Join an established technical environment delivering professional video productions, live broadcasts and digital events, with opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression.