Senior Live News Technical Operator

BBC Group and Public Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension/retirement benefits

Job summary

BBC South West, Local Technical Operations in Plymouth is seeking a multiskilled Senior Technical Operator. You will direct live news, edit content, and manage gallery and studio operations for flagship broadcasts and online content.

The role emphasizes multi-platform production, on-site work in Plymouth, and collaboration with the news and digital teams. Extend accessibility and inclusive practices are highlighted in the BBC Extend programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in gallery and studio operations
• Editing on Quantel and/or FCPX
• Open Media knowledge
• Interpret editorial requests to achieve outcomes creatively
• Good communication and health and safety awareness
• Understand BBC Values and their meaning for audience and staff

Responsibilities

• Craft editing to a high standard
• Gallery and studio operations
• Shoot/edit on the road
• Directing live television news

Skills

Gallery operations

Studio operations

Editorial liaison

Health and safety awareness

BBC values understanding

Tools

Quantel

FCPX

Job description

BBC South West, Local Technical Operations in Plymouth is seeking a multiskilled Senior Technical Operator. You will direct live news, edit content, and manage gallery and studio operations for flagship broadcasts and online content.

The role emphasizes multi-platform production, on-site work in Plymouth, and collaboration with the news and digital teams. Extend accessibility and inclusive practices are highlighted in the BBC Extend programme.