We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transmission Operator position at our Multi-Channel Playout Centre covering both Linear Playout and Digital Playout/Streaming.

Working in the Transmission department that is responsible for over 20 channels, this role is responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality standards across our portfolio of Entertainment channels and Live Sports channels for the Nordic and UK regions.

Accountabilities...
Monitor and ensure quality standards and playlist continuity for multiple TV-channels, making sure playlists are running smoothly, in close partnership with our Programming Department
Prepare playlists and TX suites and then execute live sporting events across our UK and Nordic portfolio of channels
Proactively look for potential issues in playlists and content and amend or escalate as required
Maintain first line support of services and equipment, troubleshooting, resolution and escalation, in close partnership with the Engineering Department
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 25 channels to 5 countries at all times
Responsible for ensuring clean, accurate, end-to-end output across 112 digital Live Event channels to Eurosport Player, Discovery+ & affiliate network.

Requirements...
Previous experience in the broadcasting area, ideally in transmission and ideally with live broadcasts
Have technical experience of operating various broadcast equipment, ideally iTX,. FLEX AMPP and Aveco automation systems.
An understanding of Digital/Streaming technologies
Have operational experience with broadcast automation systems
Have a desire to learn and expand your technical knowledge within the Television Broadcasting area
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
Flexibility - have the ability to pick up new skills, learn new processes and workflows quickly
Have experience in troubleshooting, escalating and logging any issues encountered

Please note that this is a shift based position, with shifts covering all hours 24-7-365 including weekends and public holidays, as required

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.