Junior Project Engineer

Gravity Media Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Media in London is seeking a motivated Junior Project Engineer to join our Broadcast Engineering team, gaining hands‑on experience supporting, maintaining, and deploying cutting‑edge broadcast and media systems across a fast‑paced environment.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or early in your career, this role offers mentorship from senior engineers, exposure to SDI and IP workflows, and development opportunities across production, post‑production, and live studios.

Qualifications

• A technical qualification (degree, HND, or equivalent) in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, IT, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, networking concepts, and operating systems (Windows/Linux/MacOS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn on the job.
• Good communication skills and a team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the integration and commissioning of broadcast systems, including video, audio, control, and networking equipment.
• Support system upgrades, expansions, and migrations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure system availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during project builds and live operations.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to system schematics, configurations, and asset tracking.
• Work across traditional SDI and IP-based broadcast workflows, gaining experience in emerging broadcast technologies.
• Undertaking of minor broadcast technology projects.
• Adhering to our company H&S policy and ensuring that all company risk assessments are observed where applicable to your role, taking ownership of improvements and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of our management systems to ensure compliance with our legal obligations and maintain certification.

Skills

Problem solving

IT infrastructure

Networking concepts

Windows/Linux/MacOS

Team player

Communication

Education

Technical qualification in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, IT, or related discipline

Job description

Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

OUR PEOPLE

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A BRIEF SUMMARY

Our next-generation Production Hub housed in The Westworks building is a creative and technology leading media hub made up of production, post-production, and live studios.

We are looking for a motivated and technically-minded Junior Project Engineer to join our Broadcast Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting, maintaining, and deploying cutting‑edge broadcast and media systems across a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or early in your career, this role offers strong development opportunities, mentoring from senior engineers, and exposure to a wide range of broadcast technologies and projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical problem‑solving, getting stuck into technical builds, and isn’t afraid to pick up a toolbox — blending broadcast engineering with a hands‑on, workshop‑style approach.

Working location: London

Weekly hours: 40 hours per week

Reporting to: Chief Facility Engineer

Role type: Full‑time, permanent

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Assist with the integration and commissioning of broadcast systems, including video, audio, control, and networking equipment.
• Support system upgrades, expansions, and migrations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure system availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during project builds and live operations.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to system schematics, configurations, and asset tracking.
• Work across traditional SDI and IP‑based broadcast workflows, gaining experience in emerging broadcast technologies.
• Undertaking of minor broadcast technology projects.
• Adhering to our company H&S policy and ensuring that all company risk assessments are observed where applicable to your role, taking ownership of improvements and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of our management systems to ensure compliance with our legal obligations and maintain certification.

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

• A technical qualification (degree, HND, or equivalent) in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, IT, or related discipline.
• A keen interest in broadcast systems, signal flow, and media technology.
• Basic understanding of video and audio signal types (SDI, AES, MADI, IP) and associated equipment.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, networking concepts, and operating systems (Windows/Linux/MacOS).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a willingness to learn on the job.
• Good communication skills and a team‑player mindset.
• Flexibility to work occasional shifts, weekends, or travel as project demands require.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• An ability to work effectively under pressure to strict deadlines.
• An ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours when required, including weekends and evenings
• 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