Junior Audio Engineer

Grapevinejobs; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health scheme

Company pension

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Gravity Media seeks a full-time broadcast sound assistant based in High Wycombe. You will rig sound systems, prepare and maintain equipment for outside broadcasts, and liaise with venues to ensure safe installations. You will also engage in talent management with presenters and guests.

Full training is provided; some travel (national and international) and weekend work are required. A UK driving licence is preferred and eligibility to work in the UK applies.

Qualifications

• Graduates with an engineering, IT or computer science degree.

Responsibilities

• Rigging broadcast sound systems, including commentary boxes and studios.
• Preparing and maintaining sound equipment before/after outside broadcasts.
• Liaising with venues to ensure safe and appropriate installations.
• Talent management, working with presenters, guests and commentators.

Skills

IT literacy

Networking

IP protocols

Sound equipment experience

Audio/RF theory

Teamwork

Client facing

Education

Engineering/IT/CS degree

Job description

After a successful probation period usually assigned to one of our many Sports contracts, there will be plenty of opportunity to work on Gravity Media's other contracts, and to progress to a supervisory level.

You would receive a competitive salary, expenses, paid annual leave and after a set period, membership of a Private Health Scheme & Pension.

Working location: High Wycombe

Working hours: 240 days per year, variable

Reporting to: Head of Audio

Role type: Full-time, permanent

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Rigging of broadcast sound systems, including commentary boxes, studios, effects microphones and intercom systems
• Preparation and maintenance of sound equipment before and after outside broadcasts
• Liaising with sports and entertainment venues to ensure installations are safe and appropriate
• Talent management, working closely with presenters, guests, and commentators.

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU

• Demonstrate Trust by acting with integrity, accountability, and transparency
• Promote Collaboration by working effectively across teams and sharing knowledge
• Support Innovation by contributing ideas and continuously improving ways of working.

This position would suit graduates with a degree in engineering, I.T. or computer sciences. However, we would be flexible for the right applicant.

Full training will be provided; however, the following skills would be advantageous:

• IT literacy, including networking and IP protocols
• Experience using sound equipment in a television / radio / live sound environment
• An understanding of audio and RF theory
• Strong personal skills for this client facing role
• Ability to work within a team.

Due to the nature of our industry these roles will require both national and international travel and regular weekend working. A valid UK driving licence is also a requirement.

You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role.