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The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.\nPURPOSE OF THE ROLE\nThe Broadcast Operator is a technical role responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality live, recorded and post-produced content across studio, outside broadcast and post-production environments. The role requires full competence in at least one specialist operational discipline and the ability to undertake a broad range of technical tasks across multiple craft areas following appropriate training.\nWorking collaboratively with producers, directors, presenters, contributors and technical teams, the postholder will operate specialist broadcast equipment, support programme production workflows and ensure output is delivered to the highest creative, technical, editorial and safety standards. The role contributes to a flexible workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of modern broadcast and digital production.\nThe Broadcast Operator will primarily work within their specialist craft area while developing and maintaining the skills required to operate across other disciplines. The role requires sound technical judgement, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to supporting the production of engaging content for audiences across a range of platforms.\nThis role combines technical expertise, operational flexibility and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality content across studio, outside broadcast and post-production operations.\nWHY JOIN THE TEAM\nJoin a dynamic and highly skilled production team at the heart of content creation, where no two days are the same. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise across multiple broadcast disciplines, work on high-profile productions, gain hands-on experience with industry-leading technology, and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive environment. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, passionate about broadcasting, and keen to build a varied and rewarding career.\nYOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:\nCamera Operations, provide camera support across studio, location and outside broadcast productions, operating and rigging a range of camera equipment to capture high-quality visual content.\nBroadcast Vision and IP Operations, operating vision mixing equipment to a medium level of craft complexity. Carry out source switching, mixing, keying and effects, with or without directorial instruction. Assist with the rigging and operation of IP-based production and streaming equipment.\nAssistant Graphics and Postproduction Edito r, providing post-production editing and graphics support across multiple production teams to support programme delivery. Working collaboratively across creative and production teams, contributing to high-quality, audience-focused content.\nFloor Managing, act as the Director’s representative on the studio floor, coordinating presenters, contributors, guests and production staff to ensure productions run safely, efficiently and to schedule. Maintain studio discipline throughout rehearsals, recordings and live transmissions.\n Audio Operations, providing audio support for radio, studio and outside broadcast productions, ensuring high-quality sound balance, recording, editing and playback for straightforward programme outputs. 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