NEP UK: Audio Assistant

NEP Group; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group UK is hiring an Audio Assistant (Sound) to join a hands-on broadcasting team in Bracknell. Start your career supporting live productions, from on-site setups to OB and flypack operations.

You will work with experienced Audio Engineers to learn advanced broadcast audio technology and gain practical, field-based experience. The role offers growth toward Audio Engineer and senior engineering positions, with opportunities across UK productions and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in sound, technology and live production.
• Studied audio or sound engineering and/or have related education.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a broadcast environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test and maintain professional broadcast audio equipment.
• Set up and de-rig audio systems for OBs and live events.
• Learn how audio systems are configured and operated in OB trucks and flypacks.
• Assist with cabling, microphone deployment, communications and routing.
• Support engineers with equipment checks and fault-finding.
• Maintain equipment records and support technical documentation.
• Learn and apply best practices in broadcast engineering and safety.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Production teams.

Skills

Audio engineering

Learning mindset

Teamwork

Education

Audio/sound engineering studies

Tools

Dante

AES67

Job description

Bring great content—and your career—to life at NEP.

You may be an industry pro ready for your next move, or just starting to think about your career. Either way, NEP offers exciting career opportunities.
If you're not familiar with our name, you've probably seen our work—on stage, on screen, or on the field. For more than four decades, we’ve supported our customers in delivering the world’s most-watched live sports, entertainment, corporate and news broadcasts and events.
Want to find out more? Read on for why we think NEP is a great place to work and apply today.

With operations in more than 20 countries, NEP offers employees opportunities to support live productions happening in every corner of the world, onsite at event venues or from one of our connected facilities.

We bring thousands of events and productions to life worldwide for our customers—and their thousands (sometimes even millions) of fans and audiences—every year. Each event is supported by skilled teams behind the scenes, including the employees of NEP.

Be Part Of a Diverse, Multicultural Team

We strive to bring people together with diverse experiences and perspectives. Whether part of our shared services, sales, customer service, operations, or engineering teams, NEPprovides opportunities to collaborate across cultures and backgrounds.

NEP's software and design teams build the tools, platforms, and systems that power live production at global scale. From front-end interfaces and back-end infrastructure to systems architecture and graphic design, this team keeps our technology ahead of the curve. If you solve complex problems through code or design, there's a place for you here.
Roles include: Front End Developer, Back End Developer, Solutions Architect, Graphic Designer, Systems Configuration

Audio Assistant (Sound)Permanent | UK & International Travel | Bracknell Base HQStart your career behind the sound of some of the UK's biggest live broadcastsEver wondered what it takes to make a live broadcast sound incredible?At NEP UK, our Audio team are behind the sound of some of the biggest sporting, entertainment and live events in the world. From Premier League football and major sporting championships to entertainment shows, reality TV and international productions, our engineers work with some of the most advanced audio technology in the industry to help bring live content to millions of viewers.We’re looking for enthusiastic and technically curious Audio Assistants (Sound) to join our Engineering team and start building a career in broadcast sound.This is an opportunity to get hands‑on with professional broadcast technology, learn from experienced Audio Engineers and see how the skills you’re developing come together in real live production environments.You might already have experience in live events, theatre, music, radio or production. You might have studied audio or sound engineering and be looking for your first opportunity in the industry. Or you may simply have a real passion for sound and technology and want the opportunity to turn that interest into a career.You don’t need to know everything on day one. What matters is your curiosity, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We’ll help you develop the technical knowledge, practical experience and confidence to progress towards becoming an Audio Engineer.What will you be doing?You’ll work alongside experienced Audio Engineers and wider technical teams, getting involved in the preparation, deployment and operation of audio systems for outside broadcasts and live productions.You’ll see the whole journey, from preparing equipment at base, to supporting a production on site, to bringing everything back and getting it ready for the next job.You’ll:

• Help prepare, test and maintain professional broadcast audio equipment
• Support the set‑up and de‑rig of audio systems on outside broadcasts and live events
• Learn how audio systems are configured and operated within OB trucks and flypacks
• Assist with cabling, microphone deployment, communications, talkback and audio routing
• Support engineers with equipment checks and fault‑finding
• Help make sure equipment is maintained to NEP’s high standards and ready for its next production
• Work alongside Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Production teams
• Maintain accurate equipment records and support technical documentation
• Learn and apply best practice in broadcast engineering, health and safety and live production

As your confidence and skills develop, you’ll take on more responsibility and become increasingly involved in the technical delivery of productions.Where will your skills take you?There’s a huge amount to learn in broadcast audio, and this role gives you the opportunity to build a broad technical foundation.You’ll develop your knowledge and practical experience across areas such as:Audio systems & signal flowUnderstanding how audio moves through complex broadcast systems, from source to transmission.Mixing & consolesLearning about professional broadcast audio consoles and mixing workflows.Microphones & RFDeveloping practical knowledge of microphones, wireless systems and RF audio.CommunicationsWorking with talkback, intercom and communications systems that keep production teams connected.Audio networkingBuilding your understanding of technologies such as Dante and AES67.OB & flypack environmentsSeeing how complex audio systems are designed, integrated and operated in mobile production environments.Remote & IP productionDeveloping your knowledge of remote production and the evolving IP‑based technologies shaping the future of broadcasting.And because technology never stands still, neither will your learning. You’ll have opportunities to continue developing as new equipment, workflows and production technologies emerge.What are we looking for?We’re looking for someone who is genuinely interested in sound, technology and live production and is excited by the opportunity to learn.You might currently be working in:

• Live events or venue sound
• Theatre or performance
• Radio, podcasting or audio production
• Music technology, recording or studio environments
• Broadcast or technical support
• AV or technical production

Or you might have recently completed relevant education and be ready to take your first step into the broadcast industry.You don’t need extensive broadcast experience. What we’re looking for is:

• A genuine interest in audio engineering and broadcast technology
• Some understanding of basic audio principles and signal flow
• A practical, hands‑on approach and an ability to solve problems
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to get things right
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technology and developing your skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to stay calm and focused in a busy live environment
• Flexibility to travel and work varied schedules in support of live productions

Most importantly, you’ll want to learn. We can teach you the technology; your attitude, curiosity and passion are what you bring.Why join NEP?Work where the action isYou’ll be part of the team behind some of the UK's biggest live sporting, entertainment and broadcast productions. Your work could take you from the workshop to an OB truck and onto a live production site, with every job bringing something different.Learn from people who know their craftSome of the best broadcast training happens by working alongside people who have spent years mastering their craft.You’ll learn from experienced Audio Engineers and technical specialists, gaining practical knowledge that simply can’t be learned from a textbook.Build skills for tomorrowBroadcast technology is constantly evolving. Alongside learning today’s equipment and workflows, you’ll be exposed to new technologies and ways "of work" that are shaping the future of live production.We want you to keep developing as the industry develops.Grow your careerThis role is designed as a starting point for a longer‑term career at NEP.As you build your skills and experience, there are opportunities to progress towards Audio Engineer and, over time, more senior engineering and technical roles.Learn on the job and beyondYour development will combine practical experience, support from experienced colleagues, mentoring and structured learning. You’ll also have access to online learning and support for relevant qualifications and professional development.What success looks likeIn your first few months, success is about learning, asking questions and getting involved.Over time, you’ll become increasingly confident with our equipment and workflows, able to support engineers across more complex productions and trusted to take on greater responsibility.Ultimately, the aim is for you to develop into a capable and confident Audio Engineer, with the technical knowledge, practical experience and live‑production judgement to build a long‑term career in broadcast.And while you’re learning, you’ll already be making a real contribution, helping our teams deliver live productions that millions of people watch.Ready to get started?You don’t need to have your entire career mapped out. You just need the enthusiasm to take the first step.Bring your passion for sound. We’ll help you build the expertise.