Junior Sound Guarantee Engineer

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

We are looking for a Junior Sound Guarantee Engineer to work on and off-site across all aspects of the sound department, managing and supporting the large quantity of sound equipment used at onsite Outside Broadcasts, Base Operations (Reading) and at our Ealing Broadcast Centre.

This brings the opportunity to develop your skills on a wide range of Outside Broadcasts, maintain and develop our OB Fleet and Flyaway systems, also work on a range of Studio and Remote productions at our Ealing Broadcast Centre

Main Duties

• Ensure OB Trucks and EBC control rooms are checked for faults and prepared for upcoming jobs.
• Ensure that any faults or issues are followed up in OB Trucks and EBC control rooms, and ancillary equipment in both.
• Assist with sound operations on site (for example: placing and cabling microphones, wiring up talent, setting up radio mic systems, plugging in talkback equipment).
• Work under the support of our Sound Guarantee Engineers to understand technical requirements and help with preparation for upcoming projects.
• Develop skills and knowledge within the broadcast industry, keep abreast of technological advancements, and undertake training in areas where further knowledge is required.
• Carry out troubleshooting and repairs on equipment, in base and in the field.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Broadcast engineering experience in either a Studio/Live facility or Outside Broadcast environment.
• Experience in communication systems, in particular the Riedel intercom system as well as both traditional TBU and IP codec units.
• Knowledge and experience in support and configuration of audio consoles in particular the Calrec range.
• A methodical approach to fault-finding and logical problem-solving.
• Ability to solder and use a range of hand tools to repair cables and electronic equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting OB and Studio systems including a wide variety of both wired and RF Microphone and IEM equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting a wide range of other equipment to include SpotOn playout servers, noise reduction units and control systems – both GPIO and EVS Cerebrum control.
• Knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of video router systems including both traditional SDI routers, Hybrid/De-embedding matrixes and IP systems.
• Knowledge of a wide range of audio standards including Madi, Dante, AES67.
• Knowledge and experience of IT and Networking in relation to the broadcast environment.
• A strong communicator who can influence others. Able to deliver key information in a timely and accurate manner to a range of stakeholders, and at all levels.
• An awareness of the need to gain and retain client confidence to ensure an ongoing business relationship, reaching tactfully to unusual requests from production clients.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic; able to prioritise a complex workload and meet deadlines individually, and as part of a collaborative team, identifying gaps in knowledge, and seek training from more experienced member of the team as appropriate.
• A flexible approach to the job, adapting to last-minute changes in operational requirements.
• Commitment to working within all Timeline policies, working practices, and Health and Safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work away from home for extended periods and travel extensively.
• Previous experience in an operational role in TV or live events is desirable.
• A full driving license is required.

This is a shift-based role involving unsociable hours and weekend work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to reply to all candidates. We thank you in advance for your interest in working with Timeline.

The closing date for applications is 02/11/2026