Junior OB Sound Engineer — Hands-on Broadcast Tech

Timeline; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Timeline is seeking a Junior Sound Guarantee Engineer to support OBs, base operations in Reading, and the Ealing Broadcast Centre. The role involves on/off-site work, fault-finding, mic setup, and assisting with sound operations across studio and remote productions.

You will work under senior Sound Guarantee Engineers, develop skills in broadcast systems, and be prepared for travel and extended periods away from home as required.

Qualifications

• Broadcast engineering experience in Studio/Live or OB environment.
• Experience with Riedel intercom systems and IP codecs.
• Knowledge of Calrec audio consoles and related setup.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to solder and repair cables using hand tools.
• Experience supporting OB/Studio systems incl. wired and RF mics.
• Familiar with SpotOn playout, EVS Cerebrum control, and related tech.
• Knowledge of SDI routers and IP-based routing.
• Understanding of Dante, AES67 audio standards.
• IT/networking knowledge in broadcast environments.
• Willingness to travel and work unsociable hours.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Check OB trucks and EBC control rooms for faults and prep for jobs.
• Follow up faults in OB trucks and control rooms, and ancillary equipment.
• Assist with on-site sound operations: mics, talent, talkback setup.
• Work with Sound Guarantee Engineers to prepare for projects.
• Develop skills and stay updated on broadcast tech; pursue training as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment in base and field.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Riedel intercom

Calrec audio consoles

IT & Networking in broadcast

Fault-finding & troubleshooting

Soldering & hand tools

Audio & RF gear support

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driving license

Tools

SpotOn playout servers

EVS Cerebrum control

SDI routers

IP systems

Job description

Timeline is seeking a Junior Sound Guarantee Engineer to support OBs, base operations in Reading, and the Ealing Broadcast Centre. The role involves on/off-site work, fault-finding, mic setup, and assisting with sound operations across studio and remote productions.

You will work under senior Sound Guarantee Engineers, develop skills in broadcast systems, and be prepared for travel and extended periods away from home as required.