Broadcast Engineer ( IP )

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in broadcast and media solutions is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer with IP expertise to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing, supporting, and maintaining broadcast systems, focusing on IP technologies. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in live production environments and a strong understanding of broadcast standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in broadcast engineering within a live or playout environment.
• Solid understanding of IP-based broadcast technologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support broadcast and transmission systems with IP-based infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot signal flow and network issues across SDI and IP environments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant qualifications or certifications

Tools

IP-based technologies

Cloud-based platforms

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Job Title: Broadcast Engineer (with IP Expertise)
Location: London
Type: Contract - Inside IR35
Day Rate: DOE
Start Date: ASAP
About Us:
Norton Blake are supporting a leader in delivering innovative broadcast and media solutions to global audiences. We are at the forefront of the industry's transition to IP-based workflows, and we're looking for a skilled and driven Broadcast Engineer with strong IP experience to join our dynamic team.
The Role:
As a Broadcast Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, support, and maintenance of broadcast systems and infrastructure with a particular focus on IP-based technologies. You'll work across live production environments, playout systems, and cloud/IP media workflows, helping ensure smooth and resilient operations.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Maintain and support broadcast and transmission systems, with an emphasis on IP-based infrastructure (SMPTE ST 2110, NMOS, AES67, etc.)
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  Troubleshoot signal flow and network issues across SDI and IP environments
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  Work with cross-functional teams on the integration of new broadcast technology, including cloud-based solutions
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  Provide technical support for live and recorded productions
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  Participate in system upgrades, planning, and documentation
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  Ensure compliance with broadcast standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

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  Proven experience in broadcast engineering within a live or playout environment
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  Solid understanding of IP-based broadcast technologies and protocols (e.g., ST 2110, multicast, VLANs, IGMP)
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  Familiarity with routing systems, video servers, encoding/decoding solutions, and intercom systems
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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  Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to technical issues
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  Experience with cloud-based broadcast platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar) is a plus
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  Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g., Cisco, SMPTE, or similar) are desirable