Junior Broadcast Engineer — Live Sports OB Tech

Broadcast Recruit Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchroom Media, based in Bristol, UK, is seeking a Junior Broadcast Engineer / Assistant Guarantee Engineer. The role supports warehouse prep, testing, and live event delivery with UK and international travel.

Early-career candidates will work under Senior Guarantee Engineers to develop essential broadcast infrastructure and processes. The ideal candidate has around 2 years in a similar live production environment, a practical mindset, and a willingness to travel across the UK and abroad.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar live broadcast or OB role.
• Hands-on prep, testing, rigging, and maintenance of broadcast gear.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test broadcast flypacks, cables, and signal gear before deployment.
• Label, document, and check equipment in/out of the warehouse.
• Assist in site setups, rigging, production days and derigs for live broadcasts.
• Run and test SDI, fiber, network, and power cabling at venues.
• Provide operational support during live events under supervision.

Skills

2+ years

Team player

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Tools

Ross Carbonite

Blackmagic Design ATEM

Broadcast routers

SDI

Multiviewers

Cameras signal chains

Job description

Matchroom Media, based in Bristol, UK, is seeking a Junior Broadcast Engineer / Assistant Guarantee Engineer. The role supports warehouse prep, testing, and live event delivery with UK and international travel.

Early-career candidates will work under Senior Guarantee Engineers to develop essential broadcast infrastructure and processes. The ideal candidate has around 2 years in a similar live production environment, a practical mindset, and a willingness to travel across the UK and abroad.