Trainee Media Operator

This is an entry level position that involves the encoding and transcoding of various tape and file-based media formats to defined platform specifications. Additionally, it deals with the processing of associated technical and descriptive metadata and the preparation of delivery packages and quality checks. The role involves working with the projects team on a wide variety of workflows to achieve a high-quality product to agreed timescales and targets. Full onsite training will be provided.

DUTIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Working with the operations team to:

• Digitise various video and audio tape formats using industry standard software products via automated workflows
• Produce file deliverables against various broadcast and VOD platform specifications
• Quality checking to ensure asset correctness to specifications and quality levels; escalating issues where necessary.
• File management and housekeeping of source and deliverable files
• Assisting the senior operational staff with testing and development of new workflows 
• Working with the Quality Control team on various QC projects

SKILLS REQUIRED

Someone with very strong IT skills, a candidate that is willing to receive industry leading training on a wide selection of media services disciplines. Ideally with a relevant qualification in an associated area. A degree of technical understanding of television production processes would be an advantage. 

• Knowledge of digital media technology would be an advantage but not essential 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent eye sight and hearing.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail with an ability to maintain excellent working standards under pressure.
• Educated to a GCSE standard or above, ideally with a production/technical qualification.
• Well organised with an appreciation for the importance of file naming and file management working practises
• IT literate – a basic understanding of Production network IT would be an advantage.

A professional and positive attitude, with a flexible can-do approach is essential.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• To take responsibility for your own health and safety as necessary
• To comply with the company’s disciplinary and grievance procedure as required
• To comply with the company’s policies and procedures at all times
• The post holder will be required to undertake such other duties as may be required within the grade and competence of the post. Therefore, the list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive
• Duties are set out in this job description but please note that, in consultation with the post holder, the company reserves the right to update the job description from time to time to reflect changes in or to the role. Significant permanent changes in duties and responsibilities will require agreed revisions to be made to this job description