At a Glance
- Tasks: Support live production automation and troubleshoot complex broadcast issues.
- Company: Leading broadcast and media organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Onsite/hybrid work, contract role with potential for growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in live broadcasting.
- Qualifications: Experience with Ross OverDrive, Caprica, and newsroom workflows.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Onsite / Hybrid (UK)
Type: Contract
Start Date: July 2026
We're looking for a Gallery Automation Engineer/Specialist to join a leading broadcast and media organisation, supporting critical live production and studio automation environments. This is a crucial position, focused on maintaining and enhancing automation systems that drive live and near-live broadcast workflows across newsroom, gallery and production operations. You'll play a central role in supporting rundown-driven automation platforms, troubleshooting complex live production issues, and ensuring reliable delivery of time-critical broadcast output.
What you'll do:
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot automated rundown-driven workflows, including:
- Vision mixer control
- Graphics triggering
- Clip and source recall
- Support live and near-live productions, ensuring automation behaves predictably during editorial and time-critical changes.
- Participate in testing, validation, and operational readiness for automation updates, templates, and gallery changes.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with Ross OverDrive and Caprica in live broadcast environments
- Proven understanding of newsroom-to-gallery workflows using OpenMedia, Ross Inception, and iNews
- Deep understanding of MOS workflows and editorial metadata flow
- Ability to diagnose and resolve issues across editorial, automation, and gallery layers during live output
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in news production environments
- Understanding of how graphics systems (VizRT, Chyron, Unity) integrate with studio automation
- Familiarity with template-based automation design and gallery standardisation
- Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS) and modern operational practices
Get in touch if this sounds like you!
Gallery Automation Engineer in City of London employer: 5V Video
Join a leading broadcast and media organisation as a Gallery Automation Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of live production technology in a dynamic and innovative environment. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay ahead in your field. The collaborative work culture fosters creativity and teamwork, making it an exciting place to contribute to cutting-edge broadcast solutions while enjoying the flexibility of onsite and hybrid working arrangements.
