We're seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to join a fast-moving broadcast technology team based in London. This role would be an ideal match for someone with a strong background in live production and a passion for cloud and IP broadcast solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you'll combine your hands-on technical expertise with a confident, proactive approach. Every day brings something new — from troubleshooting complex live broadcast issues to delivering next-generation production solutions.
You'll take on responsibilities such as:
* Acting as a technical leader for on-prem broadcast systems
* Providing 2nd level and occasional 1st level support, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime.
* Managing and overseeing maintenance plans for broadcast infrastructure.
* Playing a key role in broadcast technology projects, from design and implementation to support and documentation.
* Ensuring compliance with business continuity, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity standards.
* Driving best practice, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
* Supporting the team in critical decision-making, root cause analysis, and fault resolution.
About You
* 3+ years in a senior broadcast engineering role, ideally with project delivery experience.
* Solid background in IP broadcast systems and networking, software and servers (virtual and physical)
* Knowledge of cybersecurity and resilience in broadcast implementations
* Proficiency in creating documentation for broadcast systems and processes
* Excellent collaboration skills with stakeholders and technology partners
* Experience in project design, implementation, and providing technical solutions
* Strong decision-making skills in critical situations minimizing downtime and creative problem solving
* Experience with cloud platforms
* Experience across streaming protocols (SRT, HLS, NDI) and SMPTE 2110 standards.