Broadcast Technician

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Broadcast Technician in London to support live and on-demand webcasts, virtual events, and video production within a corporate environment.

Responsibilities include operating broadcast equipment, multi-camera productions, vision mixing, lighting and mic management, and ensuring high-quality delivery while troubleshooting issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in broadcast technology, corporate streaming or live video production.
• Strong knowledge of audio and video equipment, streaming technologies and media formats.
• Experience with video encoding, compression and digital media delivery.
• Practical experience with multi-camera systems, vision mixing and live audio production.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, professional and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for live and on-demand webcasting, video production and virtual events.
• Operate broadcast equipment for video and audio capture, playback, recording and live streaming.
• Support multi-camera productions, vision mixing, professional lighting and microphone management.
• Configure and troubleshoot broadcast production hardware, software and streaming systems.
• Prepare, encode and integrate video and audio content for webcasting and digital delivery.
• Support green screen studios and virtual production environments, including chroma key technology.
• Work with clients and internal teams to test services, resolve technical issues and deliver successful events.
• Maintain consistent service standards and ensure all event requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical processes, service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow information security, health and safety procedures.
• Provide AV and meeting room support when required.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration of the events and broadcast service.

Skills

Broadcast tech

Live production

Troubleshooting

IT skills

Organizational

Communication

Multitasking

Proactive

Tools

vMix

Blackmagic Ultimatte

Premiere Pro

Chroma key

Crestron

Video conferencing

Job description

Broadcast Technician

Location: London
Salary: £42,000 £45,000 per annum

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Broadcast Technician to join our client s team in London, supporting the delivery of high-quality broadcast, webcasting and video production services within a professional corporate environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled individual to work with modern AV and broadcast technologies, supporting live and on-demand webcasts, virtual events, video production and professional presentations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of broadcast services, troubleshooting technical issues and maintaining consistently high standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for live and on-demand webcasting, video production and virtual events.
• Operate broadcast equipment for video and audio capture, playback, recording and live streaming.
• Support multi-camera productions, vision mixing, professional lighting and microphone management.
• Configure and troubleshoot broadcast production hardware, software and streaming systems.
• Prepare, encode and integrate video and audio content for webcasting and digital delivery.
• Support green screen studios and virtual production environments, including chroma key technology.
• Work with clients and internal teams to test services, resolve technical issues and deliver successful events.
• Maintain consistent service standards and ensure all event requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical processes, service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow information security, health and safety procedures.
• Provide AV and meeting room support when required.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration of the events and broadcast service.

Essential Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in broadcast technology, corporate streaming or live video production.
• Strong knowledge of audio and video equipment, streaming technologies and media formats.
• Experience with video encoding, compression and digital media delivery.
• Practical experience with multi-camera systems, vision mixing and live audio production.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, professional and flexible approach to work.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using vMix and Blackmagic Ultimatte or other chroma key systems.
• Knowledge of green screen studios, virtual production and AR/XR video production.
• Basic video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar software.
• Experience with cloud-based content management and webcasting platforms.
• Knowledge of Crestron control systems, signal routing and video conferencing technologies.
• Experience with digital sound desks, microphone management and basic stage lighting.
• CTS certification or a relevant qualification in broadcast, film, video or audiovisual technology.

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Rotational shifts between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.
• Flexibility may be required to support events and operational demands.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £42,000 £45,000 per annum.
• The opportunity to work with modern broadcast and audiovisual technologies.
• A professional environment supporting corporate events, webcasting and virtual productions.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

If you have a strong technical background in broadcast, streaming or live video production and are looking for your next opportunity in London, we would love to hear from you.