SR. BROADCAST AND IT ENGINEER

Job purpose

We are looking for a Senior Broadcast and IT Engineer. The role works as part of a shift-working team providing operational support, incident management and stakeholder communication for the systems used to produce, publish and serve content on TV, Digital and Audio Platform

Who We Are

From April 2024, the majority of the BBC’s Indian operations are moving to the Collective Newsroom which has been set up by some of the BBC’s most experienced journalists in India. It has more than 250 journalists and operational staff, bringing you distinctive, impartial and world-class content and is the BBC’s sole provider of content for its Indian language websites and social media platforms including English. Based in the BBC’s largest international market, we bring you the best of Indian journalism guided by the world’s biggest and most reputable news organisation. We provide digital, audio and television content in Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu as well as English.

Our Vision: “Home to India’s most credible, creative and courageous journalism.”

Our Mission: “To lead with facts bringing diverse voices through innovative and impactful journalism in the public interest.”

We are an equal-opportunity employer, that strongly supports diversity and inclusion at the workplace, and encourages female candidates and persons from other diverse groups such as marginalised, under-privileged communities and differently-abled people, to apply.

To know more about us, visit our website : https://collectivenewsroom.com/

Last Date to apply: 15 July 2025

• Design and implement Baseband signal workflows to support broadcast infrastructure.
  
• Provide technical support for Gallery, Server Rooms, Audio/Video Studios, Editing Bays, Field Teams, and Newsroom operations.
  
• Demonstrate advanced engineering expertise in both indoor and outdoor broadcast environments.
  
• Execute system updates and configuration changes; initiate response to service disruptions and implement proactive measures to avoid recurrence.
  
• Ensure accurate incident logging, including technical responses and remedial actions.
  
• Develop and implement contingency workflows for planned maintenance and unexpected events.
  
• Facilitate effective incident and information handover during shift transitions.
  
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Broadcast Automation systems.
  
• Stay informed of operational updates and align team actions with industry best practices.
  
• Create and maintain technical documentation and AutoCAD-based schematics.
  
• Prioritize tasks based on service impact and perform under high-pressure scenarios.
  
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills in real-time broadcast situations.
  
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Foster collaborative communication with internal teams and cross-functional departments.
  
  
  
  
  

• Proven expertise in configuring ROSS Ultrix video routers and Ross Glues and Open Gear infrastructure, fully integrated with broadcast automation systems.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Blackmagic Design (BMD) Live Production Switchers and associated automation protocols.
  
• Advanced knowledge of configuring and operating vMix software, including automation integration.
  
• Skilled in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Analog and digital audio consoles, including Calrec Brio and DHD systems.
  
• In-depth understanding of MADI and Dante audio transport technologies for high-channel-count setups.
  
• Capable of managing and troubleshooting studio cameras, robotic heads, and lighting consoles for live and recorded production environments.
  
• Experienced in setting up and operating outdoor multi-camera live productions, ensuring redundancy and quality across OB workflows.
  
• Proficient in deploying and maintaining RTS talkback systems across complex studio environments.
  
• Hands-on experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of broadcast kits, including field kits and rack systems.
  
• Demonstrates adaptability and effectiveness in fast-paced, evolving production environments.
  
• Solid understanding of network connectivity, IP configuration, and basic infrastructure troubleshooting.
  
• Experienced with LiveU servers, bonded network solutions, and TVU streaming platforms for live field contributions.
  
• Knowledge of broadcast IT workflows, including play out, ingest servers, and IP-based networking.
  
• Familiarity with River Silica IPTV monitoring platforms for stream-level QoS.
  
• Working understanding of MITEL VoIP telephony solutions (considered a value-add).
  
• Working knowledge of DMX-controlled studio lighting systems and lighting desk protocols.