Studio Operator

Manchester City; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Company pension and life assurance

On-site parking

Free breakfast and lunch

Job summary

Manchester City is seeking a hands-on studio operator to support daily productions, from setup through to strike, in our Manchester studios. You will help deliver smooth live and pre-recorded programs while ensuring the right equipment, systems and processes are in place.

You will work across camera operation, VT playback, autocue, editing and sound, collaborating with the Studio Lead and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and keep workflows running reliably.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-camera studio or live broadcast environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the studios from setup through to strike on live and pre-recorded productions.
• Assist with camera operation, VT playback and ingest, sound support, autocue and editing.
• Maintain equipment, keep studio trackers up to date, manage kit between spaces and test new workflows.

Skills

Multi-camera studio experience

Autocue operation

Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro

Studio camera operation

Audio / VT ingest & media management

Teamwork under pressure

Tools

Autocue systems

Camera maintenance tools

Job description

The Role

You will play a hands‑on part in the day‑to‑day running of the studios, helping deliver smooth live and pre‑recorded productions from setup through to strike. Working closely with the Studio Lead, you will help make sure each shoot is prepared properly, operated professionally and supported by the right kit, systems and processes.

Your work will span camera operation, VT playback and ingest, sound support, autocue and editing, so this is a role for someone who enjoys variety and can move confidently between technical and creative tasks. You will also help maintain equipment, keep studio trackers up to date, manage kit between spaces and support testing and innovation as new workflows are introduced.

Alongside the practical production work, you will play an important part in keeping the studios organised, reliable and ready for use. You will work with colleagues across production, engineering and wider Digital teams to troubleshoot issues, support continuity and contribute to a positive, solutions‑focused studio environment.

What You’ll Bring

Experience in a multi‑camera studio or live broadcast environment.

Experience operating autocue systems in live or recorded productions.

Working knowledge of non‑linear editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar.

Ability to operate studio cameras and support basic camera maintenance and setup.

Comfortable working with studio audio, playback, VT ingest and media management workflows.

Excellent teamwork, adaptability and attention to detail, with a calm and practical approach under pressure.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester‑based employees also benefit from free on‑site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.