Provide a balanced sound output on all BBC Scotland programmes allocated to the postholder. This includes situations where there are considerable technical and operational complexities; where there is no precedent solution to the problems encountered; and where other factors substantially increase the uncertainty of obtaining results of the highest quality.



WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is an exciting opportunity to join the BBC Scotland Audio Team and learn the varied and demanding skills required to deliver excellent audio content across our daily output. These will include news, sport, outside broadcasting and studio based productions.



YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Plan and organise the technical and staffing requirements for the more complex and demanding productions, including attending planning meetings, carrying out site surveys, specifying the technical requirements, booking the appropriate vehicles/equipment and negotiating with officials and members of the public.
Assume responsibility for the entire sound operation of a production, providing operational abilities to balance and control the most demanding productions.
Ensure that the work of the sound team, and their equipment and installations are safe, and present no hazard to the public: and that all relevant health and safety regulations are applied
Interpret varied artistic and technical requirements, operating a wide range of equipment to meet changing technical needs.
Demonstrate craft skills with the ability to lead teams on demanding productions.
Guarantee studio and outside broadcasts facilities by assisting staff and freelance colleagues.
Supervise, train and act as mentor for other Audio staff when required. This may include leading specific training sessions and contributing to formal reports.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Operational experience since the completion of training.
Knowledge and experience of balancing audio for studio and outside broadcast operations.
Experience of leading small teams, combining leadership with tact, and of developing the skills of junior staff.
Wide technical knowledge of audio equipment including Riedel and Telex communication systems.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Good aural judgement and a proven ability to prioritise while working on the most complex productions, in the most demanding situations.
Flexible, actively contributing to creative possibilities whilst maintaining an awareness of likely constraints.
Experience of working with production teams, together with an ability to influence decisions and inspire confidence.
Knowledge of safety regulations and an ability to operate to and communicate safe working practices in the workplace and on outside broadcasts.
Ability to prioritise workload effectively and to assimilate information quickly, enabling prompt decision making.


DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

Interest in the professional audio field with the ability to keep pace with developments
Working knowledge of Calrec, SSL, Yamaha and Aurus mixing consoles.
Knowledge of fibre optic delivery systems.


If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.