Multi-skilled Technical Operator - Washington, United States - BBC

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Technical Operations- Fixed Term - Full Time- Washington, US, BBC PS - USA- Job Closing Date: 02/06/2024
THE ROLE:
Job introduction:

The BBC is the world's leading public broadcaster and BBC News is at the heart of it.

We provide trusted news and analysis output to a global audience of millions per week, making us the largest broadcast news operation in the world.

It is an exciting time right now as we have expanded our teams in North America.

As part of this expansion, we are looking to recruit two Multi Skilled Technical Operators to support our operations in Washington DC including our North America Digital Hub and our News Channel prime time, evening and weekend news coverage.


We are looking for Multi Skilled Technical Operators to work with Studio Directors who have the ability to independently operate a sound mixer, lighting desk, robotic cameras, teleprompter, and video switcher as well as floor manager skills.


Main responsibilities:


Vision Mixing

  • Source switching, mixing, keying/effects with or without directors' instructions, creating timelines, macros and emems
  • Undertake Studio Direction for less complex or recorded items

Sound Mixing

  • Balance live and recorded programmes, including setting up and playing in of material from a local soundcontrolled source
  • Set up studio sound equipment including the positioning and testing of microphones for all programmes
  • Rig, derig, test, line up and operate studio equipment, including microphones communications equipment, PA, FB, sound mixing consoles and any associated outboard effects; as well as any associated cabling
  • Record, edit, and conduct reproduction and dubbing using audio and/or video formats as necessary, including their replay as required by the Studio Director
  • Establish and maintain studio sound, vision and communication circuits for live or recorded replay / transmission, including the acceptance and use of remote source/s
Lighting, Vision & Technical Coordination

  • Operate the studio lighting desk and to be able to rig and set lamps in the studios to production requirements
  • Operate camera controls (Camera Control Unit (CCU) and Robotics) to ensure high quality matched camera outputs in terms of exposure, black level and colour
  • Line up of gallery monitors in terms of black level, brightness and colour balance
  • Rig, derig, test, line up and operate studio equipment, including cameras, their mountings (including remote/robotic cameras, lightweight cameras and motorised camera mountings); monitors; lighting consoles; as well as any associated cabling
  • Meet the artistic, technical and safety requirements to fulfil customer demands, this includes rigging and setting up of prompting devices and computer equipment
  • Line up and assess quality of outside sources including Skype and associated communications, to establish and test incoming and outgoing sound and vision circuits to liaise with contributors and guests and to communicate with record replay areas where appropriate

Floor Managing

  • Act as the Studio Director's representative on the studio floor coordinating programme presenters, contributors and staff so that discipline is maintained, and all safety regulations are strictly observed during rehearsal, recordings and transmission
  • Ensure that contributors, artists and guests are madeup and ready on the set when required, including providing presenters with microphones and talkback boxes as required
  • Operate studio cameras when required, cueing and communication with presenters, contributors, guests, coordinating guests to the programme, managing the studio area to HSE standards. Set up the studio prior to production requirement

Outside Broadcast

  • Although limited, the ability to perform technical tasks on location for live events ensuring all equipment is up and working is a requirement for the show on location
  • Experience working in a live broadcast environment
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Good IT skills and the ability to acquire technical skills and to operate technical equipment is essential
  • A good knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively
  • A good knowledge and commitment to providing output of technical high quality
  • Able to understand operational, journalistic and production requirements
  • Good interpersonal skills to establish harmonious working relationships with a variety of personalities, able to communicate effectively with others and keep them informed on progress and to clarify production requirements I.e. with presenters, producers, correspondents and outside guests
  • Attention to details and ability to work efficiently under time constraints
  • The ability to work fast, accurately and under pressure to tight deadlines
  • You must have a sufficient level of hearing and colour vision required for this post
  • An awareness of health, safety and sec
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