Audio Engineer

Requirements

• Prior to the role it would be essential that you:
• Have a background in broadcast audio environments
• Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:
• Experience working on world feed broadcast productions
• Audio guarantee or operational broadcast event experience
• Involvement in technical or infrastructure projects
• Experience with RF equipment and field recording
• Knowledge of surround sound mixing environments
• Experience creating system schematics (e.g. AutoCAD or Lucidchart)
• Full UK/EU driving licence (essential)
• Formal qualification in Audio Engineering or a related field (desirable)
• Personal Qualities
• In this role it is essential that you are:
• Self-motivated, dependable, and highly organised
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise effectively in high-pressure environments
• Proactive with a strong interest in evolving audio technologies
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with internal teams and external partners
• Why join the force behind the sport?
• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1's experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more
• Division:

Benefits

Additional Information

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world's greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Audio Engineer to join our Media Engineering team, supporting the delivery of high-quality audio output across live Formula 1 broadcasts and day-to-day operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring world-class broadcast standards are maintained both at the Media & Technical Centre in Biggin Hill and across global Grand Prix events. Main Duties and Responsibilities Deliver high-quality audio and communication systems under the pressures of a live broadcast environment Install, commission, maintain, and operate audio and talkback equipment at both the Media & Technical Centre and race events Provide engineering support during events, both remotely and on-site at circuits Assist in the design, development, and upgrade of audio and communication infrastructure Support the implementation of new and emerging audio technologies Work closely with senior engineers on technical projects and system improvements Ensure broadcast deliverables meet the requirements of multiple global partners Represent the organisation when liaising with broadcast partners and stakeholders What Are We Looking For? Knowledge & Skills Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate: Strong understanding of broadcast audio systems and signal flow Knowledge of how audio integrates within a wider broadcast environment Familiarity with synchronisation (sync and clocking) principles Experience using monitoring tools and troubleshooting technical issues Understanding of broadcast deliverables and partner requirements Competence with communication (comms) systems and basic programming Working knowledge of control systems and their operation Awareness of health & safety standards within a technical environment Understanding of IP networking fundamentals relevant to audio (e.g. subnets, VLANs, multicast)

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