Technical Operator - EXTEND -Glasgow
- Glasgow
- £25,700-32,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, Newsgathering Technical
LOCATION: Pacific Quay, Glasgow
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £25,700 - £32,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.BBC EXTENDThis role is advertised as part of our for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either , or the definition of disability in the if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact .The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the . (EXTEND code: EX2324).PURPOSE OF THE ROLENews isn't just made on the front line - it's a team effort across every department. As a Technical Operator (TO), you'll be part of a close-knit team of Senior Technical Operators and Technical Operators, working within the wider Nations Operations team across Scotland.Based at the heart of the Pacific Quay newsroom, you'll support TV, radio and online teams to gather, manage and deliver content - working closely with editorial colleagues to produce trusted, high-quality programming for our audiences. A commitment to technical excellence is key, and you'll have ongoing opportunities to build and strengthen your skills to meet the needs of our services.WHY JOIN THE TEAMThe team of Technical Operators support yearly:
- Nearly 300 hours of TV output - including News bulletins, FMQs, and ScotCast
- Over 1,000 hours of radio content.
- Plus, assisting countless other broadcasts, media services, and providing critical newsroom support
- Media Management - Ingesting and distributing media across the country
- Production Coordination - Planning recordings and managing circuit bookings
- Live Bulletin Outputting - Operate the News Control Room (NCR) and self-direct programming using our latest automated system MOSart, other tasks includes:
- camera operation
- Sound desk operation
- studio control systems
- circuit routing systems
- Live Radio Coordination - Manage the technical aspects of outside sources
- Carry out the necessary planning to ensure that all required facilities and arrangements are available in the gallery and on the studio floor (and where appropriate for outside broadcast).
- Co-ordinate assembly of all material required for programme.
- Responsible for handling problems encountered with live transmissions, taking account of editorial priorities and availability of Resources.
- Explain the technical and operational facilities and limitations to programme-makers.
- Direct the programme for live broadcasts, transmission or recording, either on location or studio, considering time constraints, technical requirements and film-making techniques.
- Supervise and produce the editing of material as required.
- Technical knowledge of broadcast systems and infrastructure for studio and outside broadcast (OB) facilities.
- Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others to achieve shared goals, as well as collaborating effectively with other teams.
- Are open to learning new systems, tools, and ways of working.
- Take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality work.
- Experience of working in a live broadcast environment and a range of production genres.
- Familiarity with video editing and asset management systems such as Avid Media Composer, Media Central and Interplay.
- Knowledge of asset management systems
- Familiarity with baseband and file-based routing and ingest systems such as FastServe and Airspeed.
- Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
- Excellent career and professional development.
- Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
- A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.
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