Technical Assistant
At NEP UK, our Technical Assistants help deliver some of the world’s most exciting live productions. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a background or interest in media technology, audio, video, cameras, networking, electronics or engineering who wants to build a career in outside broadcast.
You’ll work across Vision, Audio, Cameras, Networking, VT and RF, gaining experience both at our Bracknell base and on location at live events. You’ll support the preparation, deployment and return of broadcast equipment while learning from experienced engineers in a fast-paced, practical environment.
This full-time, permanent role offers a clear pathway into more senior technical positions, with opportunities to develop a specialism in areas such as Vision, Audio, Cameras or Networking.
What you’ll do
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Prepare, configure, test, maintain and package broadcast equipment for deployment.
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Assist with camera chains, video and audio routing, fibre, networking, RF and communications systems.
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Support engineers with system integration, cabling, fault-finding and technical problem-solving.
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Travel to event sites to support the rigging, setup and de-rigging of outside broadcast facilities.
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Provide practical technical support during live productions and liaise with operational and engineering teams.
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De-prep, test, clean, check and correctly store equipment following an event.
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Help maintain organised workspaces, monitor spare parts and consumables, and track equipment using NEP’s internal systems.
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Follow all relevant health, safety and technical procedures while contributing positively to the wider team.
What we’re looking for
You do not need extensive outside broadcast experience. We are looking for someone with technical aptitude, a practical mindset and the motivation to learn.
You should have:
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A relevant background, qualification or practical experience in broadcast, media technology, electronics, engineering, networking, audio, video or cameras.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to investigating technical issues.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A proactive, resilient and flexible approach to working in a live production environment.
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A genuine interest in broadcast technology and a commitment to developing your skills.
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The ability to work five days in seven, including weekends, with schedules varying according to production requirements.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be helpful.
Development and progression
More than 80% of your development will take place through practical, on-the-job experience. You’ll receive guided training across Vision, Audio, Cameras, Fibre, Maintenance and broadcast fundamentals, while building your knowledge through daily preparation tasks, deployments and live events.
As your experience grows, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise and progress into more senior technical or engineering roles within NEP UK.
Practical details
The role is primarily based at Gemini House, Bracknell, with a balanced mix of in-base preparation and deployment to client production sites. Working patterns may include weekdays, weekends and variable hours depending on event requirements.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Some on-site assignments may require a security or criminal background check.
Skills Required
- Relevant background, qualification, or practical experience in broadcast, media technology, electronics, engineering, networking, audio, video, or cameras
- Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to investigating technical issues
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Proactive, resilient, and flexible approach to working in a live production environment
- Genuine interest in broadcast technology and commitment to developing technical skills
- Ability to work five days in seven, including weekends, with variable schedules
- Legal right to live and work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
NEP Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NEP Group, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by NEP Group, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is typically comprehensive—medical, dental, vision—with options like HSA/PPO and company‑paid life/short‑term disability referenced in company materials. Feedback suggests eligibility for U.S. staff can begin quickly and overall healthcare is viewed as solid.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted, with automatic enrollment and a tiered match noted in earlier guides. This indicates structured retirement support alongside the core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and sick time are offered to full‑time staff, with documented accrual tiers in prior U.S. guides. Role pages and benefit overviews regularly reference these leave categories across locations.
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What We Do
NEP Group is the world’s leading media technology partner for content producers of live sports, entertainment and corporate events – and even if you don’t know our name, you’ve seen our work. Our clients range from the leaders in sport, music, film and TV, to major corporate brands, agencies, and new types of content creators. From international award shows to major sporting events to global product launches to world concert tours and festivals, we power thousands of live events and broadcasts each year, reaching millions of fans and viewers around the world. Anywhere, anytime, on any platform—we help our clients make, manage and show the world their content. Come be a part of it!
