Studio Technician

Randstad; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking adaptable Freelance Studio Technicians to support day-to-day production operations. You will prepare studio spaces, manage audio and visual equipment, support live sessions, and deliver technical support to clients.

Responsibilities include configuring cameras, routing audio, running sessions, troubleshooting issues under tight timelines, and returning spaces to baseline between bookings; strong communication and flexibility with start times are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating professional studio audio equipment.
• Strong communication and client-focused demeanor.
• Ability to troubleshoot under tight timelines.
• Flexible with start times with 24 hours notice.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup & Breakdown: Configure cameras, route audio gear, and prepare tracking/recording environments tailored to each session's specifications.
• Session Support: Run, monitor, and record live production sessions, ensuring high-quality audio and video capture.
• Client Assistance: Serve as a welcoming technical point of contact, helping clients navigate studio gear and providing hands-on support during bookings.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve signal flow, hardware, or software issues during live operations.
• Studio Maintenance: Reset recording spaces, control rooms, and equipment between shifts and sessions.

Skills

Equipment setup

Session support

Client assistance

Troubleshooting

Studio maintenance

Communication skills

Tools

Cameras

Audio routing

Recording environments

Job description

Hours: Standard shift is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (9 hours including a 1-hour lunch break). Occasional adjusted schedules (e.g., 8:00 AM start or 7:00 PM finish) capped at 9 total hours.

Scheduling: Shifts are allocated by the Production Manager and may be updated up to 24 hours in advance based on studio demand.

Role Overview We are seeking adaptable, detail-oriented Freelance Studio Technicians to support our day-to-day production operations. You will be responsible for preparing studio spaces, managing audio and visual equipment, supporting live sessions, and delivering exceptional technical support to our clients.

• Equipment Setup & Breakdown: Configure cameras, route audio gear, and prepare tracking/recording environments tailored to each session's specifications.
• Session Support: Run, monitor, and record live production sessions, ensuring high-quality audio and video capture.
• Client Assistance: Serve as a welcoming technical point of contact, helping clients navigate studio gear and providing hands-on support throughout their booking.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnose and resolve signal flow, hardware, or software issues as they arise during live operations.
• Studio Maintenance: Reset recording spaces, control rooms, and equipment back to baseline standard between shifts and client sessions.
• Hands-on experience operating professional studio audio equipment, signal routing, and camera setups.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical and production glitches under tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused demeanor.
• Flexibility to handle variable shift start times (with 24 hours' notice).