Job Details
* Job Ref: 43276
* Job Band: D
* Job Title: Broadcast Engineering Trainer
* Contract Type: 12 Month Attachment or 12 Month FTC, Full-time
* Department: BBC Academy
* Location: Worcester - Wood Norton with hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
* Proposed Salary Range: £48,000 - £58,000
* Closing Date: 23:59 on Friday 19th June 2026
Purpose of the Role
As a Broadcast Engineering Trainer, you will play an important part in keeping the BBC on air by developing the next generation of broadcast engineers. You will work with a wide range of broadcasting technologies across TV, Radio and Online, and help learners build the practical skills needed to operate, maintain and support the BBC’s production and distribution systems.
Based at Wood Norton, you will work closely with a highly experienced team who use cutting edge equipment to deliver high quality training. You will contribute to the full training lifecycle from planning and design to delivery, assessment and ongoing support. You will also help strengthen how we work by refreshing course content, introducing new ideas and maintaining high technical standards across all training activity.
Key Responsibilities and Impact
* Deliver high quality technical training across a range of broadcast engineering subjects, including Audio and TV fundamentals, IP and networking, and studio or gallery operations.
* Prepare and set up equipment, facilities and training spaces to ensure courses run smoothly and to a high standard.
* Support learners throughout their training, offering guidance, feedback and encouragement to help them build confidence and capability.
* Contribute to the maintenance, configuration and improvement of the technical infrastructure at the Wood Norton site.
* Work closely with colleagues in the Academy Delivery Team to keep course content current, accurate and aligned with the BBC’s technical requirements.
* Bring insight from industry developments to help strengthen training materials and ensure they reflect modern broadcast practice.
* Share knowledge openly within the team, supporting a collaborative environment where expertise is developed and maintained.
Essential Criteria
General Broadcasting Engineering Skills
* Audio Engineering — sound, audio connections, microphones, speakers, mixers etc.
* Video Engineering — TV basics, cameras, lenses, video signals, SD, HD, Ultra HDTV, colour, cabling etc.
Networking
* Understanding of core Ethernet/IP networks and protocols — types of networks, network layers, unicast, broadcast, multicast, cables, WiFi, routing and routers, switches, etc.
* Understanding of practical networking systems such as MikroTik and Cisco, ability to create WAN, LAN, Wifi, VLANs, routing, use of DHCP, DNS, Firewalls and NAT
* Understanding of PTP and network timing
* Understanding of Wireshark and decoding network packets
* Experience of carrying out, and raising changes using a recognised ITSM tool.
Desirable Criteria
Audio and Video Skills
* Audio over IP
* Underlying concepts
* Multicasting, PTP, Livewire Dante
* Analogue audio engineering skills
* Digital Audio (AES3) engineering skills
* Video over IP
* Understanding of SMPTE 2022 and SMPTE 2110 standards
Broadcast Systems Experience
* BBC Broadcasting Systems and Practice
* BNCS
* Maintenance and installation skills
* Experience of working with broadcast production environments, studios or galleries
* Awareness of emerging technologies within broadcast engineering and IP‑based production workflows
Training and Learning Delivery
* Training experience would be desirable, but this can be developed
* A desire to train, with clear communication skills and the ability to demonstrate both online and in person
* Experience delivering technical training, coaching or mentoring
* Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners with different levels of knowledge
* Confidence in creating or adapting learning materials to meet training objectives
Professional and Personal Qualities
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and learners
* A collaborative approach with a willingness to share knowledge and support team development
* Project work experience
* A deep interest in technology and a desire to learn more
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