Sound Guarantee - Outside Broadcast

About the Role

You will be delivering an exceptional service to our clients and providing technical advice and guidance to Engineering and Unit Managers.

Main Duties

• Guarantee small and large Outside Broadcasts on Timeline’s fleet of scanners and flyaways
• Guarantee our remote and studio galleries at our Ealing Broadcast Centre
• Deliver exceptional front facing service to Timeline’s clients
• Provide support, technical advice and guidance to Engineering and Unit Managers
• Assist in prepping, loading and planning of jobs as well as manage the on-site crew of staff and freelancers
• Deliver basic setup, support and sound mixing within our Ealing Studio’s operation
• Supervise the rig of audio equipment on site
• Ensure all customer requirements are tested and back-up systems are in place
• The job will involve a great deal of travelling, driving and frequent nights away from home, in the UK or abroad

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in TV Outside Broadcast operations
• The ability to understand the client’s requirements and programme the network appropriately
• The ability to work to a very high standard in unfamiliar surroundings, hired vehicles and flyaway scenarios
• An in-depth knowledge of sound desks, router control systems and system ‘glue’ used across our growing fleet
• A detailed knowledge of signal formats, coding and transport methods; Intercom and talkback equipment
• A working knowledge of computer IP and other data networks in the television environment
• A good general understanding of all broadcast engineering areas including power supply systems, cameras, intercom, file-based media systems and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Flexible approach to problem solving and openness to new challenges and alternative solutions
• A positive manner and ability to respond tactfully and sympathetically to staff and client requests
• A team player and ability to remain calm under pressure
• A good knowledge of the principles of health and safety at work

This position is a shift-based role that requires regular weekend work.

Benefits

We offer an opportunity to work with collaborative and helpful team members across all locations. You are also eligible for a variety of employee benefits including:

• Private health care
• Medical cash benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Travel insurance.

We organise regular social events across different locations, giving an opportunity to get to know employees from all over the company.