Red Bee was born in media and for the past 15+ years we have made significant contributions to the development of the global media industry, empowering the world’s strongest media brands, broadcasters and content owners to instantly connect with audiences anywhere at anytime.
At Red Bee, you get to be a part of shaping the future of the media industry and deliver amazing media experiences to global audiences. Our partners include: BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Canal+, Extreme E, TV5MONDE and many others.
About this opportunity
As a Transmission Controller you are responsible for monitoring live transmission feeds across multiple channels in a 24/7 environment, ensuring all channels maintain an on-air presence at all times.
This is a unique role within the Broadcast industry with little or no precedent elsewhere within the industry. You can’t train for it at university. You don’t need a degree. You just need a can-do attitude, attention to detail and the ability to work for extended periods to a high standard. If you think this role is for you, we would love to hear from you!
What you will do
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Ensure all TV schedules are ready for broadcast and monitor channels & streams ensuring output is accurate and that planned schedules are delivered as intended
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Operate computerised single and multi-channel Broadcast equipment, reacting quickly and appropriately to on-air incidents
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Be a point of contact for late commercial, promotion, interstitial and programme schedule changes
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To be aware of and able to deploy the Disaster Recovery plans where necessary and be prepared to make changes at the last minute, as required.
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Ensure standby material is at hand for matters of emergency or equipment failure.
Our Live Services are run 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Staff work carefully planned rota patterns to cover this which vary from one area to another dependent upon operational needs. All areas include night working.
You will bring:
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Experience in a technically driven environment where excellent customer service is critical
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Ability to remain calm in a pressurised situation with strong organisation skills
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Excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach
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Media technical knowledge and experience is desirable but not essential
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Make a good cup of tea!
Even if you don’t have all the skills, please do apply so we can still have a chat with you – we have plenty of interesting roles at Red Bee Media.
Why join Red Bee?
By joining us you will be a part of an international team, collaborating to deliver amazing media experiences through forward-thinking solutions and services! In your day to day, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest and most innovative media companies in the world, using cutting edge media technologies and systems to deliver our services. Here, unique talents, skills and perspectives can be brought to the table and cooperate in an openminded and inclusive environment.
Welcome to a global company with endless opportunity to make an impact!
What happens once you apply?
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