IP Broadcast Engineer

We’re looking for an IP Broadcast Engineer to join our Broadcast team on a full-time permanent basis.

As the IP Broadcast Engineer, you will manage the day-to-day operation and support of Broadcast and Audio networks, ensuring effective monitoring and prompt resolution of issues, both during and after hours.

You'll collaborate with National & Regional Technology teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure faults while continuously improving network reliability, performance, and features

This will be a hybrid position where you will work from home and our office in London.

Our Team:

The IP Broadcast Engineering team look after the ‘glue’ that holds Bauer Media’s broadcasting together. Whether it’s the links between sites that ensure our regional operation is kept on air, the networking at the heart of our Audio-over-IP studios in our major locations such as London, Manchester and Glasgow or the Virtualisation that provides the foundations our music playout and scheduling are built on – Bauer’s Audio Division is reliant on a reliable and available IT infrastructure across our sites. Working with the corporate network team and Broadcast Engineering teams – the Broadcast Networks team strive to deliver and support this infrastructure. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Take ownership of daily support and operation of Broadcast and Audio networks, ensuring effective monitoring, prompt ticket responses, and issue resolution, both in and out of hours.
• Collaborate with National, Regional Technology, and Bauer teams to diagnose and resolve Broadcast IT infrastructure issues.
• Support and enhance Broadcast infrastructure to improve reliability, performance, and functionality.
• Recommend, design, and implement upgrades to continuously improve broadcast infrastructure and related systems.
• Work with third-party WAN and technology suppliers to schedule upgrades and manage faults with minimal business disruption.
• Implement and maintain proactive monitoring, coordinating with third-party vendors as needed.
• Handle a wide range of technical tasks related to maintaining broadcast infrastructure, with a focus on IP Networks, including switch configuration, routing, firewall changes, and incident investigation.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts to troubleshoot and optimize Wide/Local Area Networks, virtualization, and storage, prioritizing availability and low latency.

What you’ll bring:

Ideally you should have experience of the configuration and use of IT technology within the broadcast environment. You should definitely already have experience working independently on a range of IT Infrastructure and networking technologies so will likely have experience in a number of similar roles.

The most vital skill you’ll possess will be an engineering mindset, can-do attitude and desire to work to produce and maintain a robust & resilient platform to support our 24/7 broadcast activity. 

 You will have the ability and confidence to deal with a range of incidents and requests with minimal guidance, and not be afraid to seek assistance and knowledge where required.  

 Exposure to or experience of at least some of the following would be considered a distinct advantage. 

Sounds incredible right? - if you have the desired skills and experience to work for an incredible team, then we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date For Applications: Friday 29th November

Package Description

Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days 
• Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development 
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
• Company pension 
• Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
• Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
• Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
• Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives  
• Discounted high street vouchers

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more! 

Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

Belonging at Bauer Mission statement

People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.

What we will offer you

Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.

Our mental health at work

We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.

Learning and Development

As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

Bauer Core Values

Passion

We LOVE what we do – it inspires, unifies and challenges us. Our passion is contagious – both loud and quiet, making the impossible possible.

Excellence

Our desire for excellence fuels our ambition for personal and business growth.

Trust

We value honesty and integrity. Trust is our foundation, empowering our people to live up to their full potential.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is our pursuit of opportunity – we are agile, focused and resourceful

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.