At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to support media ingest, delivery, and edit suite operations.
- Company: IMG Studios, a dynamic environment for creative production.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and workflows.
- Other info: Training provided, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects and enhance your technical skills in media production.
- Qualifications: Experience with Avid/Adobe Premiere and a passion for post-production.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As one of our Technical Operators, you will be working as part of a team to provide media ingest, file delivery, media management and edit suite support to all creative production teams. You will need strong communication and personal skills as this role is client facing and you will be working with productions to support their projects from ingest to delivery. We are looking for someone with exceptional attention to detail and a positive, proactive outlook. Previous experience of working in a technical role in either a Broadcast or post-production environment is preferable, and the understanding of editing and file-based media management / workflows would be a distinct advantage. However, specific training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that all media is ingested, formatted, and delivered correctly based on client's specification
- Transfer, archive, and duplication of analogue and digital assets across a variety of formats
- Organizing and Recording of live programming
- Front line edit suite support
- Liaise with the MSA Shift Manager about deadlines and workflow decisions
- Report any equipment issues within the MSA department
- You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job
- Professional and efficient service is provided to all productions and clients of IMG Studios
- Edit media is correctly formatted and located as per the client's specifications in keeping with deadlines
- The needs of the MSA department are effectively supported
Knowledge and Experience
- Working knowledge of Avid / Adobe Premiere
- Previous experience working in a technical role in either a Broadcast or Post-production environment
- Good understanding of file-based workflows
- Broad knowledge of industry standard file formats and codecs and their uses
- Good understanding of the Post-production process
- Experience with encoding software, such as Media Encoder, Content Agent, Vantage and GV File/Snell
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Excellent interpersonal skills (when to employ tact, diplomacy, discretion)
- Use of own initiative and ability to work well as part of a team and alone without close supervision
- Previous experience of working to tight deadlines and working effectively under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail
Qualifications and Training
- Proven knowledge of post-production workflows and equipment/software
Aptitudes
- Excellent time management - reliable and punctual
- Can show initiative and work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Positive, professional, and a keen approach to work
Technical Operator, Studios IMG in Southall employer: IMG Media
At IMG Studios, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where Technical Operators can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored training programmes and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in the heart of the media industry. With a focus on teamwork and client satisfaction, we offer a dynamic workplace that values attention to detail and proactive problem-solving, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a rewarding career in broadcast and post-production.
