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Principal Technical Operator - EXTEND Principal Technical Operator - EXTEND

BBC Studios Distribution Limited, Leeds

Principal Technical Operator - EXTEND Principal Technical Operator - EXTEND

£59400

BBC Studios Distribution Limited, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b238ccb0d9b64ab89645879bbec81dee

Full Job Description

  • Plan, organise and lead key assignments and projects, taking into account financial constraints, to ensure all required facilities and resources are available and are best suited to the editorial requirements, and that workload is prioritised around broadcast deadlines and business requirements.
  • Interpret the requests of editorial colleagues to achieve their aspirations creatively within budgetary limitations, and contribute original ideas and approaches where appropriate.
  • Advise and guide treatments in terms of production values, technical viability and operational limitations.
  • Responsible for resolving problems with live transmissions, scheduling and safety, taking account of editorial priorities, availability of resources and local management guidance.
  • Lead the development of skills and experience within the technical team to ensure the quality and levels of service are maintained, and that the skill base anticipates future production trends.
  • Develop and manage positive working relationships with team members and colleagues, and be able to give guidance, support and constructive feedback.
  • Be an expert in your craft skill for management and team leaders for development, technical and safety issues.
  • Create and deliver operational objectives that achieve high levels of service, quality of output, efficient use of time and resources.
  • Be responsible for creating a positive working environment for colleagues from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.
  • Work in a flexible and dynamic way to ensure all business needs are met with competence and enthusiasm.
  • To maintain and update multi-skilled approach to meet programme requirements and business needs.
  • Lead the delivery of the most complex projects example e.g. special programmes, outside broadcasts or one-off series.
  • Deputise for more senior team members as required.
  • Takes responsibility for delivering projects to time and budget.
    • Are you the right candidate?
  • You'll be an expert news director taking responsibility for the quality and aspirations of programme output, maintaining and developing operational and technical standards in your craft skill including the planning of programmes to the most complex level on both the day-to-day output and special projects.
  • You'll ensure less experienced staff are developed and trained to the best possible standards.
    • About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

    We are looking for a creative and motivated individual to join our innovative and enthusiastic Operations team. Because of our close links with the Northern Network Bureaux and the News Channel we have almost a 24/7 operation, so flexible working is expected. You will work primarily to our flagship evening news programme Look North, but there will also be opportunities to work on network news programming, Outside Broadcasts, our weekly Political programme, Politics North and with our digital and social media team. This role involves a large degree of flexibility and resilience which will come as second nature to you. As you will be working closely with the news production team, you will be able to communicate clearly and assertively, and respect demands of working in a fast-moving environment. An ability to work in live, pre-recorded and often pressurised situations and a good understanding of health and safety guidelines is essential.

    BBC Yorkshire is a leading broadcaster based in Leeds. We broadcast to some of Britain's biggest and most diverse cities; Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford and report from some of its most beautiful countryside. We pride ourselves in making creative and engaging television, radio and online material.

  • Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
  • Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
  • Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
    • Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here.

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