At NEP UK, we deliver some of the most technically advanced live broadcasts and outside productions in the industry. From Premier League football and major sporting events to entertainment, reality, and international productions, our teams help bring content to millions of viewers around the world.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and technically minded Audio Assistant (Sound) to join our Engineering team and begin their journey in broadcast sound engineering.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for audio, live events, music technology, broadcast, or sound engineering who wants to gain hands-on experience working with industry-leading equipment, experienced engineers, and world-class productions.
Whether you've recently completed relevant studies, gained experience in live events, theatre, music production, radio, or have already started your broadcast career, we'll provide the support, training, and development needed to help you progress towards an Audio Engineer role.
As an Audio Assistant, you'll work alongside our experienced Audio Engineers and wider technical teams, helping prepare, deploy, and maintain audio systems used across outside broadcasts and live productions.
You'll gain exposure to all stages of a production, from workshop preparation through to live event delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation, testing, and maintenance of broadcast audio equipment.
- Supporting the setup and de-rig of audio systems on outside broadcasts and live events.
- Learning to configure and operate audio infrastructure within OB trucks and flypack facilities.
- Assisting with cable management, microphone deployment, communications systems, and audio routing.
- Supporting engineers with fault-finding and equipment checks before, during, and after productions.
- Helping maintain equipment to NEP UK standards and ensuring systems are ready for deployment.
- Working closely with engineering, operations, logistics, and production teams.
- Maintaining accurate equipment records and supporting technical documentation.
- Learning industry best practices for broadcast engineering, health and safety, and live production delivery.
This role provides a fantastic platform for developing a long-term career in broadcast audio engineering.
You'll gain experience across:
- Broadcast audio consoles and mixing systems
- Audio signal flow and routing
- Microphone technologies and RF audio systems
- Communications and talkback systems
- Audio networking technologies including Dante and AES67
- Outside broadcast trucks and flypack systems
- Remote production workflows
- IP-based broadcast technologies and future production environments
We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for sound, technology, and live production.
You might currently be working in:
- Live events or venue sound
- Theatre or performance production
- Radio or podcast production
- Music technology or recording environments
- Broadcast support roles
- Technical production environments
Or you may have recently completed relevant education and be looking for your first step into the industry.
Ideally, you'll have:
- A strong interest in audio engineering and broadcast technology.
- A basic understanding of audio signal flow and sound systems.
- Good practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility to travel and work varied schedules in support of live productions.
Be part of the teams delivering some of the UK's most recognised sporting, entertainment, and live broadcast events.
Work alongside experienced Audio Engineers and technical specialists who are passionate about developing future talent.
This role provides a clear pathway towards Audio Engineer and more senior engineering positions within NEP.
Develop practical skills using industry-leading broadcast equipment and technology in real-world production environments.
We pride ourselves on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and creating opportunities for people to grow and succeed.
You'll become a trusted member of our engineering team, developing the skills and confidence to support increasingly complex productions while building the technical knowledge required to progress into an Audio Engineer role.
Most importantly, you'll be helping deliver exceptional live broadcasts while building a rewarding career in one of the most exciting areas of the broadcast industry.
