Studio Technical Operator - Sound (12 Month FTC)

Overview

Location: London

Department: News Broadcasting

Salary: Not Specified

Advertising End Date: 22 Feb 2026

Your Team

News Studios is home to world-class video talent and state-of-the-art production facilities at The News Building in London Bridge. News Studios services all of News UK's brands - including The Times & The Sunday Times, The Sun, talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK, and Talk. The team at News Studios support creative programming development and produce short and long-form content from a suite of dedicated studios.

Your Role

Reporting to the Head of Studios, you will ensure every podcast, talk show, and live broadcast meets our world-class standards by managing complex sound mixing and routing in a high-energy, collaborative environment.

Day to day you will:

• Operate and maintain a range of technical equipment to support the production and delivery of broadcast quality content.
• Manage sound mixing operations, setting up the sound desk, patching, and routing sources.
• Maintain consistently high standards of operation, within a demanding variety of as-live content including podcasts, talk shows, quizzes, etc.
• Assist in the rigging, testing, and de-rigging of all studio equipment and set.
• Diagnose and resolve audio-technical faults efficiently under pressure.
• Be adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work across multiple disciplines and stand in for absent crew members where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Technical and Editorial teams to develop and implement new audio workflows, technologies, and best practices.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A highly punctual, flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to learn multiple roles across the studio.
• Proven experience in live and pre-recorded sound mixing.
• In-depth knowledge of broadcast audio infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with technical staff, production teams, and on-air talent.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating studio talkback and communications systems (Riedel Artist/Intercom).
• Excellent teamwork skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• 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.

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