MCR Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Location:
Chiswick, London
Sector:
Media
Contract Type:
Contract
Salary:
£450 - £451 per day
Contact:
Mo Newman
Contact Email:
mo.newman@pcrdigital.com
Published:
3 days ago
Duration:
6 Months
Expiry Date:
Mon, Apr 24 2023
Reference:
BBBH12732_1678116610
Start Date:
ASAP
MCR Engineer – London
6 Month+ contract
**Must be able to travel to London and have the right to work in the UK**
MCR engineer needed for an International Broadcasting company. 24/7/365 Covering the MCR. You will be responsible for all MCR functions including satellite downlinking, management of IP contribution circuits and preparing contribution feed line-ups for TX, Production and Digital.
Experience Required
- Previous experience as an MCR Engineer with Operational knowledge and experience in MCR technology and workflows including video and audio routing (traditional SDI and IP)
- Experience with Broadcast Control Systems, ideally BNCS (using Packaging and direct routing) and Nevion Video IPath
- Operational knowledge of professional satellite contribution equipment including dish position controllers, spectrum analysers, transport stream analysers, receivers and decoders
- Familiarity of a wide range of contribution standards
- A proactive approach, determination to achieve the goals of the team and department, able to identify and prioritise problems and offer alternate solutions
Daily Responsibilities:
- Line up of incoming video, audio and communication circuits from both interntal and third-party facitilites
- Packaging production resources (video, audio, multi-language commentary, IFB, 4-wires, reverse video feeds)
- Satellite downlinking including dish positioning and decoding
- Routing and switching of feeds, based on the internal booking systems to Production Control Rooms, Multi-Function Rooms, Voice Over Booths and Live Transmission Suites
- Management of IP contribution circuits, including WAN and LAN
- Liaising with third party contribution circuit suppliers, as well as with internal stakeholders
- Trouble-shooting technical issues and escalation of faults to relevant teams
Everybody is welcome
Diversity and Inclusion Statement. | PCR Digital
“At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment – it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it’s why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you.“
If you have the right skillset I’d love to hear from you!
About PCR Digital
We are PCR Digital, a small and personal London recruitment agency that specialises in technology roles across digital, broadcast, Video on Demand, and enterprise IT. Our clients range from internationally recognised, global organisations to growing start-ups, and the opportunities that we have are dynamic and constantly changing within our sectors.
Please feel free to apply to any of our roles, , or ask us any questions. We will do our best to offer you support and let you know if any of our opportunities suit your profile.Search our Jobs
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We believe in caring for our candidates and working closely with our clients, so we will only pair you with opportunities for which we believe that you are truly the right fit. You will receive our support and utmost respect throughout the process, and we will always be happy to answer any questions that you have about the hiring procedure.
After speaking to you and evaluating your profile, if you are interested, we will also let you know about new roles that come through that you might be the right fit for.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for MCR Engineer roles across PCR Digital's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £56 - £56 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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