Operator job description

Studio Cameras
Framing of shots
Working with or without direction
Sound Operations
Sound balancing including transmission work
Basic editing of audio material
Positioning of microphones
Vision Mixing
Including source switching, mixing, keying and effects
With or without directors instructions
Operation of DVE & associated outboard equipment
 
TV Lighting
Assisting with lighting on interiors and exteriors
Rigging and setting of lamps
Sending and receiving of broadcast media
Operation of recording/playback equipment, including to transmission
Line up & identification of sources
Communicating effectively with remote sites
Monitoring quality of incoming & outgoing material
Managing, logging & storage Broadcast media however stored
Floor Managing
Cueing and communication with presenters, contributors, guests
Co-ordinating guests to the programme
Managing performing areas to HSE standards
Graphics
Inputting graphics material to approved template/house style
Operation of captioning, storage, manipulation, origination & transmission equipment
Original graphics design within agreed guidelines
Multi overlay graphics to an original design within the house style
News Editing
Basic editing of sound and pictures
PSC Camera work
Shooting, lighting and sound operation to a basic level suitable for broadcast
Sound Dubbing
Balancing and mixing down
Recorded, actuality and live sound sources
Directing
Early morning & weekend bulletins
Single position camera / presenter
 
HIGHER SKILLS-Operator job description
Camera Supervision
Supervision of Studio Camera operations
Rigging of camera equipment
Planning of camera moves
Liaison with Directors, Producers and Lighting staff
Effective deployment of resources
Supervision of staff
Studio Lighting
Designing and planning original studio lighting
Setting up studio lighting
Operating studio lighting for rehearsal, live and recorded programmes
Working to deadlines and budgets
Effective deployment of resources
Interpreting and realising Producers’ programme and artistic aspirations
 Communications & Links
Planning, setting up & operation of radio links for tape feeds & live injects
Includes leading team & safe deployment of vehicle, equipment, roof rigs & cables
Complex Lighting Design
Colour separation overlay (CSO) work
i) for specialist studio programmes
ii) for feature programmes on location
Complex Graphics Design
Original design work & computer graphics
Design using the full variety of available media
Combined PSC Camera Work & Editing
Dealing with complex shooting situations
Creative picture composition
Imaginative use of lighting and sound
Editing on location
Features Editing
Juxtaposition of sound & vision to realise a feature producer’s programme objectives
“Weeklies”: more creative & complex editing (e.g. three machine with effects, dubbing etc.)
Non-linear editing
Complex Sound Operations
Complex and variable nature
Planning of outside broadcasts and live or recorded programmes with multiple sources, including the management of instantly changing on-air requirements resulting from unforeseen events
Planning and setting up complex communications circuits and providing technical advice.
Directing
Multi position cameras / presenters movement around the set; directing camera operators /presenters
Consequential technically complex lighting
Regular use of OBs into the programme
Vision mixing & directing – and / or operation of Janice panel and Big Ted
Direction of Graphic sequences; use of graphics in FX overlays or in plasma screens during broadcasts
Planning and Utilisation of Resources
Carry out the necessary planning to ensure that all required facilities & arrangements are available in the gallery & on the studio floor (and where appropriate for outside)
Co-ordinate assembly of all material required for programme
Lead the Resources team during rehearsal, transmission or recording
Responsible for handling problems encountered with live transmissions, taking account of editorial priorities & availability of Resources
Decide on which equipment is best suited to the editorial “style” sought
Creative Input
Advise & guide on story treatments in terms of production values & technical viability
Direct the programme for either live broadcasts, transmission or recording
Carry out directing, either on location or studio taking into account time constraints, lighting requirements & film-making techniques
Supervise & produce the editing of material on VT as required
Write scripts as required
Identifies & tells stories in a concise & clear way
Decides the angle of a story and sells it to Editors
Understands editorial issues relating to emerging stories
Team Leadership
To act as a point of contact for colleagues from within the business
Schedule other members of the team, deciding where necessary the appropriate level & nature of support required to provide a quality service
Responsible for appraisal, development & guidance of less experienced members of the team
Customer Liaison
Explains clearly the technical & operational facilities & limitations to programme-makers
Interpret the requests of our colleagues & within budgetary limitations, realise their artistic requirements in the most creative way possible to contribute ideas to the programme
Financial/Business Awareness
Plan & organise assignments & projects, ensuring the workload is prioritised around broadcast deadlines & business requirements
Awareness of the compromise between cost-efficiency required by the operational side of the business & the creative/artistic input which our colleagues often seek or expect
To return all paperwork required by the department promptly; in particular timesheets
Scan market to make contacts for independent or corporate customers