Broadcast Operations Manager

Warner Bros. Discovery; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media services company in the UK is seeking a Playout Director responsible for managing and ensuring the smooth operation of broadcast streams. The ideal candidate will have experience in a technically driven environment, familiarity with television transmission systems, and a good understanding of regulatory guidelines. Strong communication skills are required for effective collaboration with clients and management. This role is essential to meeting CLIENT SLAs and ensuring that all media delivery is accurate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Playout environment managing broadcast streams.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure media/material accuracy.
• Ability to handle disaster recovery and last-minute changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth operation of broadcast streams.
• Ensure compliance with OFCOM and client guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with RBM managers and clients regarding incidents.

Skills

Familiarity with a technically driven environment

Knowledge of television transmission systems

Understanding of OFCOM guidelines

Media technical background

Job description

Grow with us Red Bee Media is one of the world's leading media services companies. Working with broadcasters, content owners, platform operators and brands, the company blends technology and creative expertise to provide a range of services; from playout, multi‑platform media management and distribution through to access services, metadata, content discovery, companion applications and brand consultancy.

The Playout Director is responsible for accurate, effective and smooth management and running of broadcast streams in a Playout environment to agreed contracted SLAs, on behalf of our customers.

Key Activities

• Ensure all schedules are ready for Playout and that they conform with OFCOM and client guidelines
• Ensure detailed checking is carried out such that all media/material is correct and consistent, in line with RBM and client requirements
• Spot check media/material and monitor channels & streams in order to ensure the output is accurate and planned schedules are delivered as intended.
• Operate computerised single and multi‑channel Playout equipment according to agreed procedures
• Be aware of and able to deploy Disaster Recovery plans where necessary and be prepared to make changes at the last minute, as required
• Ensure that standby material is at hand for matters of emergency or equipment failure
• Always be aware of current affairs and their impact upon media/material, schedules and against OFCOM or other editorial guidelines and to suggest changes as per client guidelines
• Ensure that communication with RBM managers and clients regarding incidents, late changes or alterations is timely and effective

Desired Skillset

• Familiarity with a technically driven environment where service provision is paramount
• Ideally a knowledge of television transmission systems and equipment required
• Knowledge of the OFCOM and other relevant regulatory body guidelines
• Media technical background preferred