Studio Audio Engineer

Join Gravity Media as a Studio Audio Engineer at our cutting-edge broadcast facility in Central London. This role involves leading audio operations for live and recorded productions, supporting studio teams with technical requirements, and contributing to technical innovation. You will be responsible for the infrastructure and operations of Audio and Studio facilities, ensuring smooth setup, operation, and de-rig of studios, and managing equipment failure to minimize disruption.

Must Have

• Lead audio operations for live and recorded productions
• Provide hands-on studio engineering and support
• Support studio floor and gallery teams with technical requirements
• Contribute to audio and studio technical development
• Interpret and communicate client audio/studio requirements
• Create technical schematics and documentation
• Manage equipment failure and perform routine maintenance
• Extensive knowledge of audio production processes
• Experience in broadcast studio environments
• Awareness of developing broadcast technologies
• Experience with TCP/IP and multi-VLAN networks
• Knowledge of Calrec and Riedel systems
• Knowledge of IP-based audio routing and SMPTE-2110
• Familiarity with broadcast signal flows and comms systems
• Proactive problem-solver, calm under pressure
• Adhere to business processes and documentation
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

ABOUT THE COMPANY

WHAT WE DO

Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

OUR PEOPLE

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A BRIEF SUMMARY

Part of the Gravity Media technology team at the new cutting-edge broadcast facility in the new home of ITV Daytime in the heart of Central London. Responsible for the infrastructure and operations of Audio and Studio facilities. You must great sense of accountability and be able to work well within a team. You will be able to communicate clearly, both written and verbal to technical colleagues and to non-technical partners.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Lead role as the onsite Audio SME, providing technical operational support in the planning and delivery of the audio production across the facility.
• Provide hands-on studio engineering and support for live and recorded productions, ensuring smooth setup, operation, and de-rig of studios.
• Support studio floor and gallery teams with technical requirements, including microphones, comms, talkback, monitoring, and signal paths.
• Provide input with regards to both audio engineering and studio technical development within the expanding facility.
• Understanding fully all client requirements (audio and studio), interpreting those requirements and working alongside the technical teams to ensure a smooth delivery.
• Communicating all requirements to internal teams and following up to ensure that priorities are clear and project milestones for delivery are being met.
• Creation and delivery of all technical schematic explainers and associated documentation.
• Management of equipment failure to ensure minimal disruption to transmissions and studio operations.
• Undertake general routine maintenance and planned work across both audio and studio systems.

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF

To enable you to perform this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following as a minimum:

• A real understanding and extensive knowledge of the audio production process, particularly in a dynamic facility.
• Demonstrable experience supporting broadcast studio environments (floor, gallery, and studio systems).
• Show a comprehensive awareness of existing and developing technologies and how they can be applied to the business.
• Experience of TCP/IP networking infrastructure and multi-VLAN networks.
• Knowledge and experience of Calrec and Riedel systems and integration.
• Knowledge and experience of IP-based audio routing and SMPTE-2110 standards.
• Familiarity with broadcast studio signal flows, comms systems, and video/audio synchronisation.
• Be pro-active and able to identify potential issues before they occur.
• Work at high levels of technical complexity, under programme and/or operational pressures.
• Accept and work to internal business processes including rules and procedures that concern emailed communication, ticketing, auditing, documentation and change processes.
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team, and to remain calm under pressure.
• Have a positive, enthusiastic manner with an ability to react tactfully and sympathetically to requests from all stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.