Ingest and Delivery Operator is responsible for two key areas; the successful ingest and delivery of file-based content. Central to this role is the delivery of files for transmission adhering to the BT Sport delivery protocols. It also includes co-ordinating ingest of live and delayed video content streams.

What you'll be doing:

Ingest:
• Ensure ingest of live video streams guaranteeing all content is captured
• Check all ingests to confirm the content has been correctly captured in a timely fashion
• Liaising with MCR, Media Managers and Engineering team to escalate issues around systems, procedures and schedules
• Ensure the accuracy of metadata and its application to all media assets

File Delivery:

• Full understanding of day to day file delivery schedule
• QC of all files to be delivered for transmission
• Liaising with Media Managers and Production to ensure all deliverables are compliant to the BT
• Sport delivery protocol
• Monitoring creation of TX and associated metadata files to ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Understand all delivery routes to Transmission partners

General:

• Operational knowledge of EVS IPD
• Provide excellent customer service ensuring delivery as requested at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understand file types and codecs, particularly processing times and therefore potential delivery impacts.

We'll also need to see these on your CV

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of video and audio file formats and media, ingest systems, transcoding software, media management tools and computer systems
• Knowledge of EVS IPD Director will be an advantage
• Relevant training, qualifications and industry experience
• Attention to detail is critical in all areas of the role
• A positive, enthusiastic manner with an ability to react tactfully and sympathetically to requests from operational and production staff is essential
• Customer awareness and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure
• A good sporting knowledge will be an advantage