The Multi-Skilled Technical Operator will work in a live studio and news environment and operate the technical facilities required to produce the daily news output across multiple platforms for STV News.

The Role:

-Vision control of Studio Cameras and operation of camera robotics systems.
-Dub programme material to various formats as required
-News Production using Ross News Automation systems (where installed) within the studio galleries
-News Production and Operations using Avid Ingest and Playout systems
-Competency Directing/Vision Mixing Local News Bulletins
-Competency Sound Mixing News and Current Affairs programming where applicable
-Competency Sound Mixing Local News Bulletins
-Set up and maintain Comms feeds for remote and local lives
-Setup, modify and operate the studio talk back systems
-Setup, modify and operate studio sound systems including wired/radio mics, IEM and Foldback
-Prepare captions on a caption generator as required
-Occasional camera work as required
-Produce maps on the graphics equipment as required
-Compile a quality log of all material transmitted
-Housekeep ingest and playout server storage
-First line maintenance of gallery and studio equipment
-Log and rectify faults and quality control issues
-Undertake news operations work as required including news traffic operations
-Support the Technical Resource Organiser in technical issues with Dejero live systems and remote field delivery of material from Multi Media Journalists
-Support for Output (digital and social) Team in the production of video and graphics content for web and social media platforms
-Assist in any other aspects of the work of the company as reasonably required

Skills and Experience:

-Demonstrable understanding of Avid Editing, Ingest and Playout systems
-Demonstrable understanding of Avid iNews Newsroom system or Adobe Premiere Pro
-Informed interest and understanding of news and current affairs and video/audio equipment is essential
-Strong IT skills including MS Office and Internet (desktop and mobile)
-Understanding of the provision of news output across multiple platforms
-Ability to work under pressure and accurately within a live television environment
-Self motivation and strong interpersonal skills required to build productive relationships with colleagues, internal departments and external stakeholders
-Confident communication and ability to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel
-Determination and drive to succeed and to overcome obstacles

Qualifications:

-HNC in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred
-HND/ Degree in Television Operations or Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred

To apply please email a full CV & cover letter.

STV is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and to equality of opportunity for all. We encourage applications from candidates currently under-represented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, disabled people (including neuro diversity) and those from a lower socio-economic background. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the role