Systems Project Engineer (Studio Build & Integration)

We currently have an opportunity to join a leading Broadcast Technology Company as part of the Broadcast Project Team for a 16 month FTC, delivering new and exciting projects across multiple brands within the business.

The Team: You will be joining a small, expert team of project engineers dedicated to delivering complex studio and broadcast systems projects across all News Broadcasting brands. Our team supports iconic names such as talkSPORT, talkSPORT2, Virgin Radio, Times Radio, Talk, and News Studios, ensuring our technical infrastructure remains world-class.

Your Role: As Systems Project Engineer, reporting to the Lead Broadcast Projects Engineer, you will contribute to the design, installation, documentation and delivery of audio and video broadcast systems across the Radio and Television platforms located at The News Building in London Bridge. Your main focus will be the lifecycle of a build. This could range from commissioning a new studio or production gallery or migrating traditional baseband SDI to IP-based Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical Infrastructure: Racking, mounting broadcast equipment rooms (MCR/CAR).
• Cable Management: Design and oversee the installation of copper (Cat6a), fiber (OS2/OM4), and legacy SDI cabling.
• System Documentation: Create and maintain the high level documentation for the facility, including AutoCAD/VidCAD signal flows, detailed cable schedules, and rack elevations.
• Hardware Commissioning: Install and physically test mixing consoles, camera CCUs, and multi-viewer systems.
• Workflow Design: Partner with production teams to ensure the physical layout of the furniture and hardware meets the creative brief for ergonomics and speed.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Technical proficiency in broadcast systems and the latest industry technology.
• Proven background in delivering projects within a broadcast environment.
• Understanding of IP Networks, specifically SMPTE ST 2110 and AOIP AES67.
• Working knowledge of NMOS (IS-04/IS-05) for device and connection management.
• Technical familiarity with streaming platforms and protocols such as SRT, HLS, and NDI.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and a commitment to project timelines.
• Effective communication skills to work across different technical departments.

Some of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes.
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you to apply for any of our roles please contact us on careers@news.co.uk.