ROLE:

We have an exciting Technical Operator role available within our Digital Media team. The role is responsible for the set up and operation of all technical areas within a live studio broadcast facility at our LFCTV studio based in Liverpool City Centre. This is an interesting and varied role which will include multi-tasking across a wide range of key studio operations including sound mixing, vision control, file based ingest, EVS operation, studio cameras and lighting, encoder operations and signal routing. The role will also include an element of production graphics, digital sound desks and networked audio.

In addition, the role is responsible for MCR (Master Control Room) server based operations; supervising broadcast services and scheduled transmissions of live and recorded programming. This will include emergency recovery procedures, as well as escalation with external parties where necessary.

Whilst working in the Technical Operator role you will monitor file formats to ensure they are suitable for transmission and ensure all broadcasting regulations are adhered to at all times.



PERSON:

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Technical Operator with an excellent understanding of audio principles and video signals along with current production requirements.

You will have a strong team ethic and will be willing to share knowledge and best practice in your key area of expertise whilst equally being open to developing and learning new skills across the technical department.

We encourage continuous improvement and innovation so you will need to be somebody who is always striving to make things better and will be comfortable in putting new ideasand concepts forward to ensure we evolve and improve.

You will have excellent communication skills, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and possess an assertive approach to problem solving. The studio environment is busy and exciting but can become pressurised at times so you will need to be able to stay calm under pressure.

Due to the nature of our industry and the ever-changing football factures you will need to be a flexible individual as shift patterns will be dictated by our games.

Our Club Values are really important to us so Commitment, Unity, Dignity and Ambition will need to be important to you too.



TEAM:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team who have a passion for collaboratively producing excellent sports programming, each making a key contribution in their technical speciality to achieve first class content for our fans.

LFCTV broadcasts seven days a week, 24 hours a day, from our purpose built HD studio facility. Coverage includes news and reports, live match action from the Academy, exclusive interviews, discussion programmes and documentaries. Home matchday programming comes live from our Anfield studio and pitchside at Anfield stadium.

T&C:

This is a permanent full time 35 hour position working on a 5 days out of 7 pattern.

Your main work space will be in our modern City Centre offices which have, good transport links, are close to local amenities and have great views out over the City and River Mersey.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes life assurance, pension, discount and employee discounts.

We are committed to developing our people and will provide growth and learning opportunities to support you in progressing your career.

LFC is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion. We apply this to our recruitment process and welcome applications from anybody who meets the essential criteria for the role.



We are also committed to the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, meaning safer recruitment methods are applied (inc. DBS disclosures) to all appointments with vulnerable groups. The Club expects all staff to share our commitments.

CLOSING: The closing date for applications for this role is 9th May 2018.

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions:

•Do you have the right to work in the UK?