Broadcast Engineer (IP)

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer (with IP Expertise)
Location: London
Type: Contract - Inside IR35
Day Rate: DOE
Start Date: ASAP

About Us:
Norton Blake are supporting a leader in delivering innovative broadcast and media solutions to global audiences. We are at the forefront of the industry's transition to IP-based workflows, and we're looking for a skilled and driven Broadcast Engineer with strong IP experience to join our dynamic team.

The Role:
As a Broadcast Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, support, and maintenance of broadcast systems and infrastructure with a particular focus on IP-based technologies. You'll work across live production environments, playout systems, and cloud/IP media workflows, helping ensure smooth and resilient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support broadcast and transmission systems, with an emphasis on IP-based infrastructure (SMPTE ST 2110, NMOS, AES67, etc.)
• Troubleshoot signal flow and network issues across SDI and IP environments
• Work with cross-functional teams on the integration of new broadcast technology, including cloud-based solutions
• Provide technical support for live and recorded productions
• Participate in system upgrades, planning, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with broadcast standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in broadcast engineering within a live or playout environment
• Solid understanding of IP-based broadcast technologies and protocols (eg, ST 2110, multicast, VLANs, IGMP)
• Familiarity with routing systems, video Servers, encoding/decoding solutions, and intercom systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to technical issues
• Experience with cloud-based broadcast platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar) is a plus
• Relevant qualifications or certifications (eg, Cisco, SMPTE, or similar) are desirable