Job Description
Job Profile – “Multi Skilled Operator”
Role Intro
To provide a role that fulfils all the requirements of a robotic camera and technical operator and floor managing duties. Executing a live broadcast on an auction channel; dealing with any issues arising or reporting to Studio Manager to manage "live" studio and ensure correct health and safety procedures are followed while on the floor; directly responsible for all products once received from warehouse, and distributing all pieces to air.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Broadcast
§ Ensures that all studio equipment is functioning.
§ Assist with any planned studio relocation as required.
§ Work closely with production staff and other resource departments to ensure that operational and other production needs are effectively and efficiently met.
§ Identify and implement alternative ways of meeting programme output and other requirements to cover equipment failures with minimum loss of services.
§ Attends the production meeting and raises any camera issues with the director in terms of the shot composition or programme execution.
§ Checks all camera equipment is operational, cleans lens, sets up for line up
§ Sets up autocue
§ Ensures health and safety requirements are met in terms of cables and leads.
Broadcast
§ Handling all auction software, i.e. rectifying if software fails.
§ Oversees recording of all visual output for OFCOM regulations.
§ Maintaining Bulb and tape stock levels and changing studio lights when necessary.
§ Covering technical crew breaks, and absences.
§ Troubleshooting all output issues
§ On a late shift ensuring that the necessary equipment is powered down (GFX, monitors etc.)
§ Uploading the next day’s schedules to Hermes
§ Acts as robotic cameraman throughout the broadcast
§ Takes direction and offers the director shots throughout broadcast.
§ Ensure that Turbo server/ sound desk, camera OCP’s and lighting desk are operational.
§ Caching in of promos, schedules and any other data required onto software systems ensuring that all cached material is broadcast quality
§ Responsible for camera line-up.
§ Provide handover notes and diary for any issues arising during the day to crew on next shift.
§ Tape recordings of footage
§ During broadcast maintain optimum video and audio levels
§ All clips and promos cued and fit for air
§ Checking and replacing batteries for radio mics and talkback units
§ Handover procedure for shift changeover and breaks.
The Perks
· Competitive Salary
· Profit Share ( if applicable)
· Pension Scheme
· EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
· Free breakfast, fruits and energy bars (for london office)
· Free Parking Space
· Employee Discounts
· Employee Referral Program
· Employee Awards.
- Culture of openness and flexibility allows employees to keep growing and gravitating to roles that fit their talents and passions.”
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Feltham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person