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We are delighted to be certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in UK (and in many other EMEA regions!) by Great Place to Work®. This certification is a fantastic reflection of our company's working environment and unique culture; we couldn't be prouder! We welcome everyone to be part of our team and experience it themselves.

About the team and the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Junior Broadcast IT Engineer to join our team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in IT support and a keen interest in broadcast media workflows and systems. As a member of the Media Technology Team, you will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining our broadcast systems and infrastructure, ensuring that our broadcasts are delivered seamlessly and efficiently.

If you are a self-starter who is passionate about broadcast technology and has a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior IT Engineer to gain valuable experience and advance their career in the broadcast industry.

We are always on the lookout for talented candidates who are curious about the world around them and passionate about entertainment. At A+E Networks UK you’ll find a community of innovative, creative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to try new things and collaborate in an effort to move the company forward. Every employee plays a vital role in the future of our company.

Our work environment appeals to self-motivated and flexible thinkers who are great collaborators and always strive to discover what is next creatively. A+E Networks UK fosters an open and creative approach which is helping us to deliver ground-breaking work.

At A+E Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter, everywhere, anywhere. A leader in factual entertainment, our compelling, award-winning content connects with millions across the UK, Nordics, Benelux, Germany, Italy, Spain, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Our portfolio of premium brands - HISTORY, Crime + Investigation, HISTORY2, BLAZE and COSMO TV - inspire and excite viewers with hit franchises (The Curse of Oak Island), must-see dramas (Vikings), and original commissions (The Hunt for Baltic Gold, Murdertown and Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter). Over the past few years there has also been significant investment in original programming, the recent Sky History drama, Royal Bastards and Royal Mob as examples of such high-budget projects.

A+E Networks UK is a progressive, friendly and fun place to work. We’re looking for professionals who are motivated and excited by challenge and driven to deliver results. We employ energetic, inspiring individuals who love to innovate and are passionate about the industry.

• Provide technical support for broadcast systems and infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot issues with broadcast hardware and software.

• Liaise with / escalate issues to 3rd party vendor support to troubleshoot and resolve.

• Assist with the maintenance of file-based media workflows and systems.

• Monitor system performance and identify potential issues.

• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of broadcast equipment.

• Work collaboratively with the broadcast engineering team to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

• Work simultaneously across multiple priorities and keep good communication lines with business users.

• Document and maintain accurate records of system configurations and changes.

• Remain on top of the latest technologies and industry trends related to broadcast systems and infrastructure.

• Work with finance to raise all PO’s for the technology team and match invoices as they come into the queue to ensure that technology bills are paid on time.

• Document all work in Fresh Service – by promptly resolving tickets to meet defined service level targets, and logging them through the Fresh Service system, to ensure issues are tracked to provide actionable data to management.

Person Specification

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Keen attention to detail & highly organised

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently

Essential Knowledge / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, or the equivalent in working industry experience

• Strong understanding of IT support fundamentals

• Knowledge of file-based media workflows and systems

• Experience with broadcast hardware and software

• Ability to prioritise requests from the business

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required

Desired Knowledge / Skills

• ITIL V4 Certification
• AWS Certification

• Embrace and anticipate change
• Invent for tomorrow
• Challenge the status quo
• Identify future trends and seize opportunities
• Be ambitious, don’t be afraid to aim for bigger and better

• Commit to your idea and run with it
• Embrace responsibility
• Everyone has a voice at all levels in the organisation
• Be brave, be daring - overcome obstacles
• Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them

• Be passionate about your ideas
• Challenge, collaborate and unite
• Celebrate everyone’s success
• Build friendships – we work at our best when we’re in it together

• When you love what you do, your enthusiasm is infectious
• Be proud of our brand and bring it to life
• Channel your heart and passion into everything you do

• Let your personality shine
• Be honest with yourself and with others
• Champion differences in people
• Keep developing your potential