Broadcast Support Engineer (Freelance) – London
We are supporting a leading broadcast services provider delivering live content across complex, high-availability environments. They require a Broadcast Support Engineer on a short-term contract to provide hands-on technical support across live broadcast systems, ensuring service continuity during a critical delivery phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide L1–L3 support across live broadcast and media processing systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across contribution, playout, and distribution workflows
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify potential service risks
- Support live events, ensuring minimal disruption and rapid incident resolution
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and third-party vendors
- Maintain clear documentation, incident logs, and handover notes
Requirements
- Proven experience in broadcast support or engineering within live environments
- Strong understanding of broadcast workflows (contribution, playout, OTT, distribution)
- Experience with IP-based video technologies (e.g. SMPTE 2110, 2022-6/7)
- Familiarity with monitoring tools, signal flow, and fault diagnosis
- Ability to operate under pressure in time-critical, live broadcast scenarios
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement
Benefits
- Location: London (on-site)
- Contract: Freelance, 2 months
- Rate: £400 per day
- IR35 Status: Outside IR35
