Job Description

Our client, a world-renowned provider of media technology and live connectivity solutions, is seeking a Graduate NOC Operator to join their 24/7 operations team based at their state-of-the-art facility in Manchester. This is a 12-month fixed term contract and a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for broadcast technology to develop hands-on experience in a live network and teleport environment.

As part of the Network Operations Centre (NOC), you’ll play a vital role in supporting live TV transmissions, satellite uplinks, and studio-to-studio connectivity — the backbone of global media delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate NOC Operator, your duties will include:

• Monitoring and maintaining the quality of incoming and outgoing broadcast video and audio signals

• Performing integrity checks and ensuring system performance across transmission networks

• Coordinating live services with clients, satellite operators, and third-party providers

• Logging and reporting technical faults and service disruptions

• Using scheduling and booking systems to confirm live event details and studio requirements

• Supporting studio and transmission teams with basic operational tasks (e.g., routing, switching, monitoring)

• Gaining familiarity with essential broadcast standards such as HD-SDI, DVB-S/S2, MPEG, ASI, and more

Key Candidate Profile:

• Eager to begin a career in live broadcast operations or media technology

• Comfortable working in a shift-based environment (including nights, weekends, holidays)

• Clear communicators with a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Quick learners with a strong interest in technical systems and signal flow

• Capable of remaining calm under pressure in a live broadcast setting

• Educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant subject (e.g., Media Technology, Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science

Apply now to find out more about this exciting graduate opportunity!