Operations Support Coordinator - Live Television

Christy Media Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An international media organization is seeking an Operations Support Coordinator to join their dynamic London team. This role is perfect for an organized professional with a knack for resource coordination and administration in the fast-paced world of live television. You will be responsible for managing staff rotas, tracking financial activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess exceptional organizational skills, and have experience with scheduling systems. If you are looking for a rewarding challenge in a vibrant media environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in resource coordination and administration in a media environment.
• Strong ability to manage staff rotas and track financial activities.
• Good understanding of TV news production and live broadcasting environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage accurate staff rotas for a busy live news environment.
• Track financial activities including overtime and freelance spend.
• Track and report overtime and freelance spend; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support project planning and coordinate travel and resources.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and contributors.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Scheduling Systems

Financial Software

TV News Production Knowledge

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Operations Support Coordinator - Live Television

Are you an organised and proactive professional with experience in television resource coordination and administration? We are recruiting on behalf of an international media organisation who are seeking an Operations Support Coordinator to join their London-based team.

In this dynamic role, you will work closely with managers across different departments which could include editorial, newsgathering, production, and technical operations to support the smooth functioning of the business ensuring the effective and efficient allocation of resources in a busy 24-hour live news environment.

Your responsibilities will encompass creating and managing accurate staff rotas, planning ahead to ensure the needs of the business are met, tracking and reporting financial activities including overtime and freelance spend, and ensuring compliance with internal processes and external regulations. You will also play a pivotal role in supporting project planning, coordinating travel and resources, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and contributors.

This position requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with scheduling systems and financial software is essential, along with a good understanding of TV news production.

This is a 5 days a week position covering some weekends on a shift pattern.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and General Business
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution