Server Guarantee Engineer

Gravity Media; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Media is hiring a Server Guarantee Engineer in High Wycombe, UK, responsible for the deployment and support of server infrastructure in live production environments. This pivotal role ensures robust replay workflows for major sports and entertainment broadcasts while collaborating with technical and production teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in live broadcasting, strong troubleshooting skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. Join Gravity Media and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in broadcast production.

Qualifications

• Experience in major sports and live entertainment broadcasting environments.
• Able to design, implement and maintain small to medium network systems.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and maintain EVS XT servers and workflows.
• Support live replay operations during outside broadcasts and studio productions.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults quickly under live transmission conditions.

Skills

Passion for the industry

Troubleshooting

Broadcast networking and IP infrastructure

Knowledge of SDI and broadcast signal flow

Education

Relevant broadcast engineering qualification

Tools

EVS XT servers

Avid

Adobe

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 in 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.

JOB TITLE: Server Guarantee Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

A BRIEF SUMMARY

The Server Guarantee Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, deployment, operation, maintenance and support of replay and server infrastructure across Gravity Media’s Outside Broadcast and Flypack operations. Working within fast‑paced live production environments, the role supports major sports, entertainment and special event broadcasts, ensuring resilient replay workflows and seamless integration with wider production and engineering systems. The Server Guarantee Engineer works closely with production teams, technical managers, guarantee engineers, operators and clients to deliver the high standards of operational excellence expected across Gravity Media productions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Configure, install, and maintain EVS XT servers and associated EVS workflows.
• Support live replay operations during outside broadcasts and studio productions.
• Ensure all EVS infrastructure is fully operational before, during, and after broadcasts.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults quickly under live transmission conditions.
• Liaise with production teams and operators to ensure workflows meet editorial and operational requirements.
• Integrate EVS systems with routers, storage networks and audio/video infrastructure.
• Support and archive to local and network storage.
• Assist with system upgrades, software updates, and testing of new workflows.
• Work collaboratively with wider engineering and operational teams to ensure smooth delivery of productions.

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

• Have a passion for the industry and a drive to make impactful contributions in a dynamic, fast‑paced sector.
• Excellent appreciation of the media industry as a whole and in particular Outside Broadcast and Event coverage.
• Experience in major sports and live entertainment broadcasting environments.
• Knowledge of broadcast networking and IP infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding abilities under pressure.
• Able to design, implement and maintain small to medium network systems.
• Knowledge of SDI, networking, and broadcast signal flow.
• Familiarity with Avid & Adobe, or other production systems.
• Relevant broadcast engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

ISO

The ISO standards reflect our commitment to continually improve our business, to drive down our environmental impact and to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all of our employees. Our management team have a responsibility to ensure they lead their individual teams in striving for best practice and supporting the audit process to ensure continual improvement is at the heart of everything we deliver.