Production Operator

SIS Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the broadcasting industry is seeking a Production Operator to provide operational support in a fast-paced live environment. This role demands proficiency in audio mixing, video play-out, and graphics management, along with adherence to health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with producers and talent, ensuring seamless delivery of broadcast content across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in live broadcasting environments.
• Familiarity with sound desks and broadcast equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate live broadcast sound desks ensuring audio quality.
• Manage video replay and playout in a live setting.
• Control graphics and ensure correct vision switching.

Skills

Audio Mixing

Video Playout

Graphics Control

Vision Switching

Camera Operation

Job description

Salary £27,744 p.a. + excellent benefits

Please note this is a shift-based role and will include weekends, Bank Holidays, and evenings.

Job Purpose:

To be a Production Operator capable of working with broadcast equipment in a fast-paced live environment. The Production Operator is primarily responsible for providing audio, video, and graphics gallery support to the Production Director, working closely with client Producers to deliver professional broadcast content.

Key Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the Production Operator are as follows:

1. Live broadcast sound desk operation: Mixing sound sources, monitoring and maintaining audio levels, audio ingest and playback, operation of ancillary equipment (including compressor/limiter, ISDN), use of microphones, rigging all equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are met, liaising with production staff and talent via talkback, and using the broadcast router.
2. VT operation: Replay ingest and playout, source selection via broadcast router, use of server-based video systems.
3. Graphics playout: On-screen graphics control via PC interface, selection of automated data, manual data input.
4. Vision Switching (Grade 2 & 3 operators): Use of vision desk to ensure correct output across all three channels.
5. General: Use of talkback facilities, interaction with broadcast and monitoring routers, carrying out start-up and power-down procedures in some technical areas.
6. Studio and Camera operation: Camera setup and racking, operation of remote camera control systems, use of intelligent lighting controllers/lighting desks, setup of microphones and all associated studio equipment.