Media Manager CGTN Europe
London

A successful candidate will:

• Download and ingest video and audio material from a variety of sources to the server as requested.
• Ingest packages and footage from outside correspondents
• Work with Video Editors and editorial staff in the newsroom to coordinate the flow of video and production of news packages for daily broadcast.
• Set up daily feeds.
• Download shared video material from other production centres in the CGTN Network.
• Archive locally generated material, programs and news packages.
• Assist outside correspondents with footage requests.
• Be prepared to work varied shift hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Excel at work within a culturally and ethnically diverse staff.

Required Experience:

• Must be acquainted with current methods of video delivery including FTP, inter-site transfer methods and direct delivery by satellite/fibre.
• Must be familiar with naming conventions as well as the various standards of video format, i.e. HD/SD NTSC/PAL 1080i and so on.
• Possess a clear understanding of TV news production including editorial, logistical and operational techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with IT tools to perform these tasks is desirable.
• Maintain a keen focus on and awareness of global news events and personalities.