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 configurations, device patching, and readiness checks for domestic and international OBs.
• Provide on‑site engineering support at events, offering rig, de‑rig assistance, troubleshooting and ensuring system operator reliability across football, rugby league, darts, golf, cricket, netball, motor sport and more.
• Integrate Sky systems into partner OB trucks, installing IP kits, setting up VLANs, encoders, frame handling 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 for 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 LiveU, Makito, Appear X20, Hyper Deck, SRT and RTMP.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking within broadcast or live production environments, covering VLANs, multicast networking, Dante/AES
  67, KVM‑over‑IP and bonded connectivity solutions such as Peplink.
• Hands‑on experience supporting live production, OB, flyaway, studio or remote production environments, including rigging, cabling, power management, network integration and signal routing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during live broadcasts or events, working effectively under time pressure to address connectivity, graphics, hardware or workflow failures.
• 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 – 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 and AR/NCAM.
• Experience as a Broadcast Engineer, Graphics Engineer, IP Engineer or Contribution Engineer exposed to multidisciplinary broadcast workflows.
• Experience working both in a technical facility environment and onsite 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.
• Sharesave and Tech schemes.
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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 everyone and make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. If your application is successful, a criminal record check may be required.

To be eligible for this role you must have the appropriate right to work in the UK;
Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.