Senior Graphics Operator – Tennis (Annualised Contract)

About the Role

This role sits within Deltatre's Live, Servicing and Operations team and involves delivering live graphics during tennis broadcasts in continuous communication with the production crew, including the TV director and producer, across pre-match, live and post-match windows. The Senior Graphics Operator proposes and displays the most relevant captions, statistics and narrative moments to enrich the storytelling of the event and the experience for fans watching. The engagement is structured around the tennis calendar — specific tournaments and broadcast windows — with potential to extend to other sports and broader live operations work over time. The employer is open to candidates across a range of seniority levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver live tennis graphics during pre-match, live and post-match windows.
• Communicate continuously with the production crew, including the TV director and producer, during broadcasts.
• Propose the most relevant captions, statistics and narrative content to enrich the storytelling and viewer experience.
• Operate broadcast graphics tools such as Viz Trio, Viz Artist and related production software accurately under live conditions.
• Set up, test and prepare graphics workflows in the moments before a match starts.
• Adapt quickly to bespoke applications and updated tooling as the platform evolves.
• Work in client-facing situations with TV production teams during live events.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in live TV graphics operations.
• Ability to pick up new technical skills and bespoke applications quickly.
• Computer literate and comfortable with Windows operating systems.
• Basic familiarity with broadcast infrastructure (video infrastructure, reference signal, operations) and Windows hardware such as laptops and workstations.
• Clear written and spoken communication, including in client-facing situations.
• Availability for shift work including evenings, weekends and occasional long hours during live events.
• Able to commute to the West London studios and based in the UK.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Viz Trio and Viz Artist.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
• A broadcast or IT background.
• Interest in 3D graphic design.
• Genuine interest in tennis and other sports, useful for editorial judgement on which graphics matter and when.
• Experience working in client-facing broadcast environments.
• Existing freelance track record in live broadcast graphics, particularly tennis.

Workplace

• Usually performed from the TV Studios in West London, with the possibility of working from other production locations.
• Offered on a UK employment contract; candidates must be based in the UK, as remote working from outside the country cannot be supported due to local employment and tax legislation.
• Due to the nature of live sport, the role involves unsociable hours, weekends and occasional long hours.

Benefits & Perks

• Familiarisation with the specific tools and workflows ahead of the first event.
• Equipment and on-site setup provided at the West London studios, so there is no need to bring your own kit.
• Repeat engagement across the tennis calendar where the working relationship works for both sides.

The Application Process

The process consists of two one-hour interviews. Formats are adjusted regularly and alternative arrangements can usually be accommodated; accessibility and accommodation questions are welcome at any stage.

1. One-hour technical interview: a deep dive into the candidate's experience, with examples of the responsibilities handled in past roles, and the opportunity to ask questions about the role.
2. One-hour competency-based interview: situational questions about how the candidate deals with real-life scenarios at work.

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