Senior TV Studio Broadcast Engineer

Full time (35 hours a week), salary in the region of £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) Beaconsfield

First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world's top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter's top international film schools for over a decade. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429).

We are currently recruiting for a Senior TV Studio Broadcast Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will be part of a small team providing engineering support for the Television Studio, the NFTS curriculum, staff and students.

The role involves working closely with students, supporting and training them and other staff in the operation of relevant equipment. This is a 'hands on' role involving setting up, configuring, operating and repairing equipment in the TV Studio, including the implementation and transition to IP protocols including ST2110. The NFTS 4K / HD Television Studio supports multiple disciplines including Directing and Producing Television, Camera, Sound and Vison Mixing courses as well as Script Supervisors and other specialisations including Virtual Production.

The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge of technical operations within a Television Studio environment, including live and pre-recorded productions, along with the ability to support and train others in the field. Applicants need to have an understanding of TV production processes, including live racking of cameras, planning and installation of AV equipment and demonstrable experience of ST2110 and related protocols, with electronic fault finding, repair and maintenance skills.

Full time NFTS employees are entitled to 20 days holiday a year, as well as any public holidays and an additional 11 fixed days leave at Christmas and Easter. While our standard week is 9.30-5.30 (35 hours per week), we are supportive of employees wishing to work flexibly and will consider a range of options, please include any flexible working options as part of your application. Other benefits include: Life Assurance, Pension scheme, Bike 2 Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and season ticket loans.

For further information about this role and details of how to apply, please visit the Jobs page on our website.

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 25th January 2026.

At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We're an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to: HEAD OF ENGINEERING

Purpose of role

The NFTS 4K/HD Television Studio supports multiple disciplines including Directing and Producing Television, Camera, Sound & Vision Mixing courses as well as Script Supervisors and other specialisations including Virtual Production. The Senior TV Broadcast Studio Engineer is part of a small team that provides engineering support for the Television Studio, the NFTS curriculum, staff and students. A hands on role, setting up, configuring, operating and repairing equipment in the Television Studio including the implementation and transition to IP protocols including ST2110. The engineer will support and train students and other staff in the operation of relevant equipment.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Setting up, configuring, operating and repairing equipment.
• Support of other Engineers and Trainees across all engineering disciplines.
• The installation, and repair of NFTS equipment and facilities including the planning of routine maintenance and managing reactive maintenance.
• Tuition of students and staff in the operational use of such equipment.
• Day to day operational support in the running of the TV studio as well as to staff and students.
• To work in liaison with other engineering staff on any appropriate engineering projects within the NFTS. Any other duties reasonably associated with this post.

Essential criteria:

• Detailed knowledge in technical operations and support within a Television Studio environment including live and pre-recorded productions; with the ability to train others in the field and provide hands on support for the school facilities.
• A broad knowledge including the ability to perform basic fault diagnosis, repair and operation in other areas of the Film TV production chain
• Ability to successfully manage relationships with a wide range of contacts both internal and external to the school.
• Demonstratable experience of ST2110 and related protocols in a broadcast environment.
• Excellent IT and Networking skills Broad knowledge of broadcast technology and software

Relevant field of engineering knowledge for this application

This systems engineer will need specific expertise and experience in;

• TV studio operational and engineering
• Live racking of cameras
• Overview of the TV production process
• Planning and installation of AV equipment
• Demonstrable electronic fault finding and maintenance skills - either by a relevant qualification or significant experience
• Wiring

And it would we desirable to have knowledge of some or all of the following:

• Lighting and operation of lighting desks in particular the Grand MA HD/4K workflows
• Operation of broadcast audio equipment including desks
• Avid Media Composer/Editshare/Protools
• Adobe creative cloud
• Virtual Production and LED volume experience including Unreal Engine