Broadcast and Media Systems Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (Broadcast Technology)

Location: London Broadcasting House; applicants must live within a commutable distance. The apprenticeship includes online and face-to-face teaching blocks at Birmingham City University, with possible travel to locations across the UK.

Salary: £24,650 plus £5,441 London weighting.

Company

hirify.global Technology Operations develops, supports and maintains the systems and infrastructure that keep hirify.global TV, radio, online and digital services on air.

What you will do

• Learn how live content is acquired, processed and presented to studios, recording areas, playout facilities and distribution platforms.
• Develop operational and engineering skills with broadcast tools, systems and troubleshooting practices.
• Support TV and radio production networks, systems, devices, studios, infrastructure and master control rooms.
• Build knowledge of audio and vision engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, IP networks, computer science, broadcast technology, databases and engineering mathematics.
• Work collaboratively with varied teams and communicate directly with departments across the hirify.global.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old by the apprenticeship start in September 2027.
• Must have lived continuously in the UK for the three years before the apprenticeship starts and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire apprenticeship.
• Must not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship or already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or higher level.
• Must have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, or an equivalent qualification.
• Must have achieved or expect to achieve at least 112 UCAS points, or 300 points if awarded before 2017.
• Must have A Level/Higher Maths, an extended BTEC in Engineering with Engineering Maths, or an equivalent qualification.
• Must not hold Level 6 or higher qualifications in the apprenticeship subject, music technology, engineering or a similar subject.
• Interest in how things work, technical problem-solving and media technology, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and remain calm in changing circumstances.
• Must be a flexible, adaptable self-starter able to work out of hours.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 36 months with a 35-hour working week.
• Industry-recognised qualification, hirify.global Academy training, mentoring and support from a Team Manager and Scheme Specialist.
• 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, discounted dental, healthcare and gym benefits, and work-life balance policies.
• Career development, employability and networking support, including apprenticeship development days and membership of the hirify.global Apprenticeship community.
• Financial support for relocation may be available subject to eligibility.
• Inclusive, values-based working environment focused on respect, belonging and professional development.

Hiring process

• Apply online by creating a candidate profile and answering application questions; no CV or cover letter is required.
• Only one hirify.global apprenticeship location may be applied for. Eligible applicants may proceed to an online assessment, followed by screening checks including references and right-to-work verification.
• The offer is conditional on meeting the training provider's skill-scan requirements and satisfactory employment screening.