Job
Purpose:
To
be a Production Operator capable of working with broadcast equipment in a
fast-paced live environment.
Key
Responsibilities:
The
main responsibilities of the Production Operator are set out below.
- Live
broadcast sound desk operation:
Mixing
sound sources, monitoring and maintaining of audio levels, audio ingest and
playback, operation of ancillary equipment (including compressor/limiter,
ISDN), use of microphones, rigging of all equipment ensuring health and safety
guidelines are met, liaison with production staff and talent via talkback, use
of the broadcast router.
Replay
ingest and playout, source selection via broadcast router, use of server-based
video systems.
On-screen
graphics control via PC interface, selection of automated data, manual data input.
- Vision
Switching (Grade 2 & 3 operators)
Use
of vision desk to ensure correct output across all three channels.
Use
of talkback facilities, interaction with broadcast and monitoring routers,
carry out start-up and power down procedures in some technical areas.
- Studio
and Camera operation:
Camera
set-up and racking, operation of remote camera control systems, use of
intelligent lighting controller/lighting desks, set-up of microphones and all
associated studio equipment.
Details:
Location: MediaCityUK
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: 160 hours over a 4-week period, rostered shift basis
Salary: £27,744 p.a. + excellent benefits