Technical Operator

Chalfont Grove, Gerrards Cross

Reports to:

Facilities Supervisor

Direct Reports:

None

Purpose:

Support of BFBS broadcasting contract through operation of digital transmission facilities.

Key Objectives:

  • Ingesting programme material from tape
  • Checking that material for daily transmission schedules is complete and in correct state for transmission
  • Non linear/linear editing of programme material
  • Working with tape management and scheduling systems
  • Exportation of daily transmission schedule
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Direct one-on-one liaison with customers
  • Monitoring and adherence to broadcast standards
  • Provide first-line fault correction with regard to programme media
  • Monitoring of channel outputs for quality and continuity of service
  • Direct Liaison with MCR and control rooms to ensure occasional feeds are available
  • Managing automated ingest of programme material
  • Responsible for the deployment of redundant systems under failure conditions

Skills/Competencies

  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of the end-to-end process of channel playout
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Desire to expand technical knowledge within IT and broadcast systems

Technical knowledge, Experience & Qualifications:

  • Good level of education in relevant discipline (HND or Degree preferred)
  • Experience and operation of broadcast and IT equipment

Personal Qualities:

  • Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Very organised and accurate with attention to detail

Closing date:
8th Apr 2008

Department:
Satellite Media Solutions, Operations

Location:
Chalfont Grove, Gerrards Cross

Salary:
Negotiable +Benefits

Reference:
005941

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