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Multi-­‐Skilled  Operator  (MSO)      

 JOB  PURPOSE  

In   this   role   you   will   be   using   your   technical   operations   skills   in   a   studio   and   live   playout  environment  to  support  the  production  and  delivery  of  broadcast  content  for  BT  Sport.  Working  alongside   a   team   of  Broadcast   Engineers   at   the   BT   Sport   broadcast   facility   in   Stratford,   East  London,  you  will  be  operating  technical  equipment  to  support  the  requirements  of  programme  makers  and  also  the  broadcast  operations  team.        KEY  RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Rig  and  derig  technical  equipment  in  a  safe  manner  as  directed  to  support  production  requirements.  This  may  include  cameras,  lighting,  sound,  vision  and  graphics  systems,  and  a  range  of  other  technical  equipment.  

• Assist  freelance  ‘craft’  specialist  in  the  production  of  ‘live’  and  pre-­‐recorded  studio  content  as  required.  This  may  include  cameras,  lighting,  sound,  vision  and  graphics  systems,  and  a  range  of  other  technical  equipment.  

• Operate  technical  equipment  in  the  production  of  ‘live’  and  pre-­‐recorded  studio  content  as  required.  This  may  include  cameras,  lighting,  sound,  vision  and  graphics  systems,  and  a  range  of  other  technical  equipment.  

• Operate  EVS  servers  for  the  purposes  of  ‘live  playout  to  air’  when  edited  programme  content  cannot  be  delivered  for  broadcast  by  file  transfer.    

• Work  with  the  Engineering  team  to  support  the  needs  of  production  by  means  of  continuous  development  and  technical  innovation.  

• Report  technical  issues  to  the  engineering  team  in  a  timely  manner  so  that  problems  are  addressed  quickly,  and  with  minimal  impact  on  the  BT  Sport  output.  

• Support  the  Timeline  Management  team  and  individual  Resource  Managers  in  the  delivery  of  cost-­‐effective  programme  making  solutions  to  BT  Sport  production  partners.  

• Work  with  the  resource  bookings  team  to  track  the  location  of  key  studio  equipment  and  make  it  available  for  production  use.  

• Work  with  the  resource  bookings  team  to  coordinate  the  external  ‘hire’  of  equipment  and  to  oversee  the  collection  and  delivery  process  as  required.  

• Comply  with  all  Health  and  Safety  policies  and  promote  a  positive  safety  culture  in  all  areas  at  the  BT  Sport  Studios.    

• Build  and  maintain  effective  working  relationships  with  production  teams,  craft  specialists  and  other  Timeline  staff.  

• At  times  you  may  be  required  to  work  at  other  Timeline  sites,  or  on  location.      

SKILLS,  KNOWLEDGE  AND  EXPERIENCE  

• Previous  experience  in  a  multi-­‐skilled  technical  operations  role,  or  significant  experience  in  at  least  one  field  of  technical  operation,  and  qualifications  in  either  Television  Production  or  Broadcast  Engineering  from  a  recognized  University.    

• Good  knowledge  of  tapeless  production  workflows,  broadcast  equipment  and  systems  including,  but  not  limited  to,  cameras,  sound,  vision,  lighting,  graphics,  post  production,  media  management,  MCR  and  Playout.    

• Enthusiastic  and  self-­‐motivated,  able  to  prioritize  a  daily  workload,  and  to  meet  deadlines  both  individually,  and  as  part  of  a  team.  

• Able  to  react  tactfully  and  sympathetically  to  unusual  requests  from  production  staff  and  to  refer  upwards  for  guidance.  

• A  good  communicator  who  can  remain  calm  under  pressure.  

• Knowledge  of  Health  and  safety  legislation,  policy  and  standards  in  a  studio  environment  including  a  knowledge  of  the Health  and  Safety  at  Work  Act  1974  (HASAWA),  COSSH,  Working  at  Height,  Electricity  at  Work,  Noise,  Manual  Handling  of  Work  Equipment  and  the  importance  of  the  Risk  Assessment  process.  

• Able  to  diffuse  conflict  and  to  work  within  a  multifunctional  team  of  permanent,  contract  and  freelance  staff.    

• Previous  operational  experience  with  the  following  equipment  will  be  highly  regarded:    

o Spyder  and  Imageon  graphic  systems      o EVS  XT3  LSM  o ETC  Congo  lighting  desks  o Sony  Vision  Mixers  o Sony    2400  camera  systems  o Calrec  and  Yamaha  audio  desks  

Please  note  that  this  role  is  shift-­‐based  and  will  involve  unsociable  hours  and  weekend  work.  

Applications  close  on  Friday  9th  October  2015.