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Location: Broadcast & Media Operations Centre, Cheshire, UK, with regular on-site delivery across the UK and internationallySalary: £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experienceBenefits: 25 days annual leave + public holidays, health options, plus fitness/wellness perksAbout WavecastWavecast delivers live video and real-time media operations for organisations running high volumes of events across the UK and globally. We combine disciplined broadcast delivery with continually evolving workflows across IP video, on-prem infrastructure and cloud-based media operations. We take a hands-on role in outcomes, building systems and operating standards designed for reliability, quality and repeatability at scale.The roleThis is a hands-on technical role at the centre of Wavecast delivery. You will be responsible for broadcast engineering, real-time media operations, and the continuous improvement of live content workflows across studio, on-site, and hybrid environments.You will lead technical delivery with a strong sense of ownership, protecting live performance through robust system design, disciplined execution, and resilient architecture. The role spans on-prem production infrastructure and cloud-based media operations, including streaming, localisation, and fast-turnaround replay workflows.You will own projects end-to-end, support high-throughput programmes, and help evolve how we deliver as our cloud media operations continue to scale.What you will doLead technical delivery across studio, on-site, and hybrid productions globallyOwn live signal integrity, latency, redundancy, and operational stability during transmissionDesign, document, and improve resilient systems, signal paths, and delivery workflowsBuild and operate workflows connecting the Clocktower facility with cloud media servicesDevelop tooling and automation in Python and to improve repeatability and reliabilityWork closely with internal teams and external partners to shape operational improvements and platform prioritiesOperational capabilityAlongside system design and engineering ownership, you will be comfortable operating live productions when required, including:Vision mixing and technical direction, including calling cameras and managing live picture flowCamera operation, including remote and robotic PTZ systemsCamera shadingPresenter and contributor onboarding, including technical checks, confidence building, and live readinessThese capabilities are essential to maintaining delivery credibility and protecting live outcomes.Technology environmentvMixSDI, NDI, SRTDante audio networkingIP networkingAWS-based media workflowsExperience with ST 2110 concepts is advantageous but not essential.What we are looking forFive or more years' experience in live events, broadcast engineering, or real-time media operationsStrong understanding of broadcast and IP-based signal flowsCalm, structured troubleshooting under live conditionsComfortable owning delivery end-to-end while working within a multidisciplinary teamHow to applyPlease email your CV and a short covering note to with the subject line:Broadcast & Media Operations EngineerApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The role will close once the position is filled.