Senior Broadcast Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation médiatique britannique à croissance rapide recherche un Senior Broadcast Engineer à Sheffield. Le candidat idéal jouera un rôle essentiel dans l'exploitation de systèmes de diffusion avancés, en résolvant des problèmes techniques critiques et en soutenant le développement des jeunes professionnels. La mission exige ainsi une expérience avérée dans un environnement télévisé, de solides compétences en communication, et une flexibilité pour travailler lors de diffusions en direct.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée comme ingénieur de diffusion dans un environnement télévisé.
• Compréhension forte des systèmes de production de diffusion.
• Capacité à résoudre des problèmes en situations critiques.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la réponse et la résolution des problèmes techniques, garantissant un minimum de perturbation.
• Fournir un support technique à distance et sur site pour les équipements de diffusion.
• Agir en tant que mentor pour les jeunes ingénieurs.

Skills

Problème-solving

Communication

Intégrité

Tools

Systèmes de production de diffusion

Systèmes de graphisme de diffusion

NDI workflows

Réseautage IP

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Senior Broadcast Engineer, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

Christy Media Solutions

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing UK media organisation for a Senior Broadcast Engineer to join their team.

About the Role

As a Senior Broadcast Engineer, you will play a pivotal role ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of cutting-edge broadcast systems and equipment. You will take ownership of complex technical issues, seeing them through to full resolution, and act as a mentor to junior engineers—sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the response to and resolution of technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to live broadcasts.
• Provide both remote and on-site technical support for broadcast equipment, including troubleshooting hardware and software in real time.
• Take ownership of technical incidents and follow through until complete resolution.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, encouraging professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to resolve technical and workflow challenges efficiently.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance to ensure system reliability.
• Participate in project work and contribute to the introduction of new technologies and initiatives.
• Maintain thorough documentation of support requests, solutions, and equipment configurations.
• Be available for on-call support during critical broadcasts or system failures.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Broadcast Engineer in a live television environment.
• Strong understanding of across a range of broadcast production systems and equipment covering video, audio, intercom, cameras, and record/playback systems.
• Hands-on experience with broadcast graphics systems and NDI workflows is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of IP networking and its application in broadcast environments.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in time-critical situations and take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and early and late finishes (no overnights).
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a commitment to high standards of professionalism and integrity.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and you are fully eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship then please apply now for consideration.