Trainee Graphics Operator in Colchester

AE Live Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Trainee Graphics Operator

AE Live is looking for someone with a passion for sport to join our graphics operating team to help cover some of the biggest sporting broadcasts around the world. The successful candidate will receive training to develop the necessary skills, operating our bespoke software and data systems across a wide range of live TV sports coverage.

About us

For over thirty years, AE Live has established itself globally, delivering live real-time broadcast graphics, augmented reality, touchscreens and data solutions to some of the world’s top broadcasters, production houses and governing bodies.

Our UK organisation, based in Hemel Hempstead, is supported by subsidiary companies in India, South Africa, South East Asia, New Zealand and USA, employing over 100 full‑time staff.

The Role

• Operate AE Live’s systems such as VizRT and Chyron Prime to provide live graphics to some of the leading broadcasters in the UK and beyond, including BBC, ITV, Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
• Travel to the sporting events and client production houses around the UK and abroad. There is also some remote work carried out from our Graphics Operating Centre in Hemel Hempstead (AE Campus).
• Work a varied schedule which includes unsociable hours and weekends.
• Drive vans to and from venues across the UK.
• Rigging equipment on site.
• Annual leave entitlement: 25 days.

The ideal candidate

• Full UK driving licence is a must.
• Excellent understanding of multiple sports such as football, rugby and cricket.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Organised, punctual and have an exceptional level of concentration.
• Able to handle high pressure situations.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Generous pension scheme, contributing to 8% of your salary (after 3 months service).
• Medical Cover (after completing 6-month probation).
• Bike to work scheme.
• Contribution to mobile phone bill.
• Rigging equipment (after completing 6‑month probation).

To apply

Please send your CV and Covering Letter, and confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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