Broadcast IP Delivery Engineer - FTC

What you’ll do

Prepare, configure and test OB graphics systems including Viz Engines, Trio, Chyron Prime, Tetra, Paint and NDI/HTML5 workflows for live events.

Set up and manage connectivity and contribution systems such as Peplink, TVOB switches, Nimbra, Dante/AES
67, Starlink, LiveU, Makito, and Appear encoders for venue‑to‑Sky signal delivery.

Build, stage and operate flyaway kits (VFA/MCRFA) including case builds, racks, network configs, device patching, and readiness checks for domestic and international OBs.

Deliver engineering support on‑site at events, providing rig/derig assistance, troubleshooting, and ensuring systems operate reliably across football, rugby league, darts, golf, cricket, netball, motor sport, and more.

Integrate Sky systems into partner OB trucks installation of IP kit, VLAN setup, encoder frames and KVM endpoints.

Conduct workflow testing and QA, verifying new software versions, graphics pipelines, NDI/NDI Bridge behaviour, clocks/tally data flows, and end‑to‑end signal paths.

Provide engineering diagnostics and incident resolution, including KVM, encoder, clock, AR, graphics, IP switch or network gateway faults.

Maintain documentation, configuration records and security hygiene, including Windows builds, agent installs, security management and technical handovers.

• Demonstrated experience with contribution encoders/decoders and live media transport workflows including technologies such as LiveU, Makito, Appear X20, Hyper Deck, SRT, and RTMP.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking within broadcast or live production environments including VLANs, multicast networking, Dante/AES
  67, KVM‑over‑IP, and bonded connectivity solutions (e.g., Peplink).
• Hands‑on experience supporting live production, OB (Outside Broadcast), flyaway, studio, or remote production environments with rigging, cabling, power management, network integration, and signal routing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during live broadcasts or events working under time pressure.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation and configuration management including change control, system builds, version control, and operational consistency.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams including Production, Graphics, MCR, Networks, Studios, and external broadcast partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally and work in dynamic live‑event environments.
• Experience with broadcast graphics systems such as Viz, Trio, Chyron Prime, Paint, AR/NCAM or similar platforms.
• Experience as a Broadcast Engineer, Graphics Engineer, IP Engineer, or Contribution Engineer with exposure to multidisciplinary broadcast workflows.
• Experience working both in a technical facility environment and on‑site at live events.

• Free NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema.
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare with mental health support.
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance.
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass, and Sky Protect.
• Share‑save and Tech schemes.
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology and work spaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re‑energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services.

We ’ re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.