Senior Broadcast Engineer

London Full-Time 43200 - 72000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Job Description

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.

Senior Broadcast Engineer employer: Christy Media Solutions

Join a dynamic and innovative UK media organisation that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Senior Broadcast Engineer, you will benefit from opportunities for professional growth while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment. The company prioritises employee development, offering mentorship roles and a supportive atmosphere that encourages continuous learning and teamwork.