Job title: VR Technician
Job type: Permanent / FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Sports Media
Functional Expertise: Broadcast Engineering & Operations Graphics TV/Film Production & Studio Operations
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £30,000.00
Salary to: GBP £40,000.00
Location: Manchester
Job published: 13/08/2025
Job ID: 46150

Job Description

Our client, a world-leading augmented reality company providing virtual advertising, is looking for an experience VR Technician to join their team on a permanent basis, in Manchester. The role is primarily a technical role that requires working on site at various stadium locations around the UK and abroad.

You'll be joining a small and dynamic team at a exciting time of expansion and growth for the company. 

Key responsibilities include:

- Attending live outside broadcasts as the primary VR Tech at various locations around the UK and abroad.

- Set up and operate VR systems and broadcast camera equipment at live outside broadcasts 

- General maintenance of VR systems

- Liaising with broadcast stakeholders in the lead up to onsite delivery.

Key attributes include:

- Excellent technical aptitude 

- proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills 

- Strong understanding of broadcast camera systems (within a live sporting environment would be highly beneficial)

- Ability to keep a level head with the pressures of live television broadcast, working closely with other stakeholders.

This role with require a level of flexibility around working patterns and will involve weekend work due to the nature of sporting events, and live projects. 

If you're interested to hear more and think this could be the position for you, please apply now for immediate consideration!