Broadcast Production Support Engineer (Contract)
Location: London, On-site
Contract Length: 6 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Are you a talented Broadcast Production Support Engineer looking to work at the heart of live sports and news production? Join a leading team and play a crucial role in maintaining seamless production workflows in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Your Role:
As a Production Support Engineer, you’ll be a key player in ensuring uninterrupted operations across live and post-production settings. You'll troubleshoot, document, and resolve technical issues, working closely with internal support teams and external service providers to maintain top-tier production standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and troubleshooting broadcast systems to quickly resolve software and hardware issues.
- Maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring systems are optimized for live and post-production use.
- Installing and configuring hardware and software, keeping environments production-ready at all times.
What We’re Looking For:
- A degree in media technology, IT, or a related field, with 2-4 years’ experience in media or broadcast production.
- Strong knowledge of digital video broadcast technologies and standards, such as SDI, SMPTE 2110, Dante, and PTP.
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience with broadcast studio automation and vision mixer systems is highly desirable.
- A proactive, hands-on problem-solver who thrives under the pressure of live production environments.
Why You?
- You’re experienced in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges efficiently.
- You have a calm and focused mindset, ideal for high-pressure live production scenarios.
- You’re flexible with early and late shifts (no night shifts) and adaptable to the demands of a live production schedule.
What We Offer:
- A 6-month outside IR35 contract with the chance to work at the cutting edge of live broadcast technology.
- A London-based role with one of the industry’s leading broadcast teams.
- The opportunity to collaborate with top-tier professionals in a dynamic, innovative setting.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to an exciting and fast-moving broadcast production environment, apply now and take the next step in your career.
Get in touch today!