Multi Skilled Operator

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Feltham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person