Broadcast Operations Assistant

At Paramount, we work together to ensure smooth and successful transmission of Channel 5 programming. As an Operations Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our Operations & Technology department. We collaborate across teams to maintain detailed communication with both internal and external partners, ensuring that all technical and operational functions run efficiently!

In this role, you will be at the heart of our broadcast operations, supporting our Broadcast Services Management Team by running the departmental email inbox, responding to queries, and keeping everyone informed. We work closely with teams such as Creative, Compliance, Press/Comms, Commercial Partnerships, and Scheduling to ensure programme content is processed and delivered to meet their needs!

What will you be doing?

• Support the Broadcast Operations department by monitoring and running the email inbox, ensuring queries are addressed promptly.
• Handle ingest, technical quality control, and transcoding of programme material to prepare it for transmission.
• Edit video content as directed by the Broadcast Operations management team.
• Prepare and upload video programme material for viewing on the press browse system.
• Handle and maintain media databases by coordinating and housekeeping programme files.
• Conduct daily checks on processed materials and deliveries, ensuring everything is in order.
• Review programme missing lists and take action to resolve outstanding issues.
• Coordinate access services requirements, raise work orders, and follow up on missing items.
• Re-version subtitle and audio description files as required.
• Champion collaboration across Paramount teams, ensuring a detailed workflow.
• Represent Paramount’s values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and partnership.

What are we looking for?

• Basic knowledge of video standards and file types, video codecs ideal.
• Basic knowledge and experience of Premier, FCP & Avid editing ideal.
• IT skills with experience of using Windows operating systems.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as a great teammate.
• Highly flexible and multi-skilled in approach to work.
• An insight with Channel 5 brand and core values combined with a strong desire to contribute to the channel's continued business success.

At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages. We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You’ll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we’re doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:

• A monthly streaming fund
• All the health and financial benefits you’d expect, and some you wouldn’t
• Flexibility to own the way you work
• Mental health activities and support
• All manner of BBQs, socials and events

97% of our recent hires would recommend us to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for?

Our values

• Optimism & Determination | We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead.
• Inclusivity & Collaboration | We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manage through challenges.
• Agility & Adaptability | We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what’s next.

At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work.

We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email uk.recruitment@vimn.com and we will be happy to help.