Graphics & Playout Operator

QVC; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the broadcasting sector seeks a Production team member in London. The role involves managing graphics for live TV broadcasts and ensuring optimal viewer experience through timely delivery of assets. Ideal candidates will have a media background and a keen interest in broadcasting, possessing strong attention to detail and excellent time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of live TV graphics operations desirable.
• Broadcast background or degree in media is desirable.
• Ability to quickly learn how to use custom applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for product graphics being correct during live shows.
• Prepare all product graphics ahead of shows and collaborate with Directors & Producers.
• Ensure relevant graphics assets are delivered at the right time.

Skills

Knowledge of Windows operating systems

Ability to learn custom applications

Interest in broadcasting

Exceptional time-management skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Education

Degree in media

Job description

Within this role, you'll play a key part in our Production team. Working on live studio shows & pre-records and show preparation in-between.

You will be responsible for all Graphics which go to air, operating our graphics system (Viz) and our bespoke live playback system (JAMM) that provides editorial content for our live shows. Your aim will be to enhance and enrich the customer experience by ensuring relevant graphics, assets are displayed correctly and at the right time.

Who We Are

QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively, engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewellery – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via our 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps, and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has more than 7,000 team members in Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland, and China.

Your Impact

Live/Non-Live Gallery Operations

• You will spend much of your time in the studio gallery, being accountable for product graphics being correct and any other supporting graphics which go to air.
• Ensure all video and still assets are offered at the correct time to use your initiative to follow the show structure by pre-emptively cueing these up.
• Help lead a Director throughout a show, reminding them of breaks, product teases, and reminders. Be constantly aware of the running order, noting any amendments made by the Producer, and ensure these are relayed to the Director at the appropriate time.

Show Preparation

• Outside the gallery, your responsibilities will include checking and preparing all product graphics ahead of shows.
• Collaborate with your Director & Producer to organize all assets ready for live broadcast, rehearsals, and recordings.
• Ensure your Production Directors have all relevant show, product, and recording information for the shift.

What You Bring

• Quickly learn how to use custom applications (essential)
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems (essential)
• A broadcast background or degree in media (desirable)
• Experience of live TV graphics operations (desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Interest in broadcasting, studio-based production, or broadcast graphics
• Enthusiastic, inquisitive, and comfortable working in a live broadcast environment
• Exceptional time-management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

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Qurate Retail Group is a family of six leading retail brands – QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. We’re an inspired and diverse team that combines shopping and entertainment to curate products, experiences, conversations, and communities for millions of discerning shoppers. It’s a fun, fast-paced world, and what sets us apart is our culture and talent experience.

When you’re part of Qurate Retail Group, you’ll work for or with many of our consumer brands and join a global team (UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland, China), committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Be authentic, bring fun and energy to your workday, and make an impact. Join us as we embrace the future, drive progress, and work together to enrich life’s everyday moments – it’s our path forward!

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