Join Gravity Media as a Trainee Broadcast Engineer in our RF Services team, supporting the delivery of wireless and specialist camera systems for live outside broadcasts. Based in Dartford, this hands‑on role offers full training, on‑site engineering experience, equipment testing, rigging, troubleshooting, and a great pathway into broadcast technology for candidates with strong IT, technical or engineering skills and a full UK driving licence.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
A BRIEF SUMMARY
Gravity Media RF Services are looking for a Trainee Broadcast Engineer to join our RF team of on-site technical crew, focusing on the delivery of wireless camera systems and specialist cameras into the broadcast industry. This role is based from Dartford UK
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
We are looking to expand our team of on-site Engineers & Technicians and invite candidates looking for a career in television outside broadcast to apply for the above position.
Trainee engineers will gain experience with our broadcast specific RF equipment on-site and in our equipment test areas at our base in Dartford, Kent.
Candidates with IT based qualifications and/or previous RF Engineering and wireless camera experience would be an advantage. However, we will also consider applicants with experience in areas such as mechanical/electrical engineering, electronics and broadcast engineering.
We provide full training on our equipment, procedures and health and safety.
Key responsibilities
* testing, maintaining and configuration of equipment.
* rigging and derigging of equipment at various outside broadcast locations.
* troubleshooting and fault-finding issues on site.
* driving to and from locations with equipment.
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 IF YOU HAVE
* good computing/I.T. awareness
* holds a full UK driving licence
* excellent attention to detail and committed to achieve goals
* works well within a team
* ability to use your own initiative and manage time effectively
* interest in TV technologies, media and live broadcasting
* ability to solve problems systematically
* interest in learning with positive ‘can-do’ attitude
Other Beneficial Skills
* experience with audio, video and RF equipment
* basic electrical and electronics knowledge
* basic mechanical skills and ability with hand tools
* ability to document progress and results
* basic computer skills including Word/Excel
* CAD and 3D printing experience
* basic IT, scripting and programming skills
* experience in broadcast or live events environment
* experience in basic PCB design
* experience in making audio, video and RF cables
* PAT testing experience
* interest in cameras/photography, sound or RF
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