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TX Operator Live

London

Discovery Networks Northern Europe has an opportunity for an experienced Transmission Operator position at our Multi-Channel Play out Centre. Working in the Transmission department this role is responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality standards at the Nordic Media Center for our portfolio of Entertainment channels and Live Sports channels to the Nordic region.

Responsibilities
As a member of our Transmission team, you will:

Monitor and ensure quality standards and playlist continuity for multiple TV-channels, making sure playlists are running smoothly, in close partnership with our Programming Dept
Maintain first line support of services and equipment, troubleshooting, resolution and escalation, in close partnership with the Engineering Dept.,
Provide times and countdowns to external content providers for live events,
Handle all daily communication between channels and play out control, e.g. playlist deliveries/updates, live transmission preparation, graphic scheduling etc.,
Compile daily discrepancy reports on the service of the play out centre and the channels,
Be part of solving problems of all kinds and improving internal workflows,
Be trained in our broadcast system which is 100% based on the newest technology,
Ensure professional and safe play out of 13 channels to 4 countries at all times
Requirements

If you're the person we're looking for, you:
Substantial years' experience in the broadcasting area, ideally in transmission and ideally with live broadcasts,
Have technical experience of operating various broadcast equipment,
Have operational experience with broadcast automation systems,
Have a desire to learn and expand your technical knowledge within the Television Broadcasting area
Are a good communicator, coordinator and organiser,
Have good analytical skills,
Can work independently and under pressure in a multi- channel environment with close attention to detail and timing while being proactive, efficient and professional,
Have a positive attitude to problem solving,



Date Approved

07/02/19

Deadline For Applications

07/04/19

Job Title

TX Operator Live

Location

London

Remote Working Options

Not Applicable

Salary/Rate

TBC

Contract Type

Other

Duration

TBC

Industry

TV

Minimum Experience

3+ Credits

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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