Dartford,
UK
Reference: VA244
Type: Permanent
Kickstart your career with EMG Connectivity as a Trainee Broadcast Engineer! Dive into hands-on experience with RF equipment and wireless camera systems in the thrilling realm of live broadcasting.

WHAT WE DO

EMG Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilizing 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 programs.

A BRIEF SUMMARY

EMG Connectivity are looking for a Trainee Broadcast Engineer to join our RF team of on-site technical crew, focusing on the delivery of wireless camera systems and specialist cameras into the broadcast industry.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

good computing

• I.T. awareness
• holds a full UK driving license
• excellent attention to detail and committed to achieve goals
• works well within a team
• ability to use your own initiative and manage time effectively
• interest in TV technologies, media and live broadcasting
• ability to solve problems systematically
• interest in learning with positive ‘can-do’ attitude

OTHER BENEFICIAL SKILLS:

• experience with audio, video and RF equipment
• basic electrical and electronics knowledge
• basic mechanical skills and ability with hand tools
• ability to document progress and resultsbasic computer skills including Word
• Excel
• CAD and 3D printing experience
• basic IT, scripting and programming skills
• experience in broadcast or live events environment
• experience in basic PCB design
• experience in making audio, video and RF cables
• PAT testing experienceinterest in cameras
• photography, sound or RF

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

We are looking to expand our team of on-site Engineers & Technicians and invite candidates looking for a career in television outside broadcast to apply for the above position.
Trainee engineers will gain experience with our broadcast specific RF equipment on-site and in our equipment test areas at our base in Dartford, Kent.
Candidates with IT based qualifications andor previous RF Engineering and wireless camera experience would be an advantage. However, we will also consider applicants with experience in areas such as mechanicalelectrical engineering, electronics and broadcast engineering.
We provide full training on our equipment, procedures and health and safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• testing, maintaining and configuration of equipment.
• rigging and derigging of equipment at various outside broadcast locations.
• troubleshooting and fault-finding issues on site.
• driving to and from locations with equipment.