The Operations Team in Birmingham provides technical services to our daily regional news output including Midlands Today, the regional Politics Show programme and supports programming on other BBC platforms.
We are looking for a Senior Operator to join our multi-skilled team.
Our Operation team provide a variety of key services including hub operations, editing, vision and sound mixing, directing, graphics design, location filming, satellite truck operations and more.


WHY JOIN THE TEAM
BBC Midlands Today is the most watched programme in the West Midlands. We cover a diverse area from the inner cities of Birmingham, Stoke and Coventry to the wide-open spaces of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire. Media Operations places a high value on mobility, creativity and staff development. You will be part of a highly skilled technical team with relevant and proven operational skills and will be supported and encouraged to develop new skills. There is a strong and supportive team culture who strive to produce the best services for our output and our audiences.



YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have established skills and experience in a live broadcast environment.
Ideally you will have experience in four of the keys areas of technical production which may include editing, vision mixing, directing bulletins, media hub operations, sound mixing, graphics design, and location filming.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their willingness to be flexible in their role and the hours they work, as well as exhibit excellent team working, problem solving and communication skills. You may also be asked to take a project work.
You will support television and our online services, as well as support radio where appropriate.



YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Ideally you will have at least three of the following skills.
Media management / Media hub operations
Editing
Vision mixing
Sound mixing
Directing experience
Studio camera operation
IT literacy skills
Excellent team working and communication skills and have demonstrable problem solving skills.


DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

Graphics design experience
Location filming and editing
Floor managing experience
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.