Multicam Operator - Casual

Multicam Operator – Casual

Times Radio is a live news radio station launched in June 2020, with 600,000 weekly listeners, offering well‑informed, thoughtful news and discussion. We are growing and will be launching a fully visualised live‑stream on YouTube in 2026. You could be part of that exciting change as a Multicam Operator, working on live vision‑mixing and producing on‑screen graphics for the visualised output of Times Radio, and supporting the visualisation of talkSPORT, TALK and Virgin Radio.

Responsibilities

• Vision‑mixing in a live broadcast environment
• Visual content creation and project management
• Correctly copy text onto on‑screen graphics
• Liaise with the Visual News Producer/Editor and grab assets from folders
• Ensure presenters and guests are framed correctly and constantly check the output
• Be fully aware of all compliance issues including Ofcom, reporting restrictions, imaging and sports rights
• Take responsibility for elevating our visual quality
• Report technical issues through the appropriate channels
• Monitor breaking news and stories across current affairs, politics and sports
• Maintain the efficiency of Multicam (the playout software) and ensure servers are rebooted and storage is regularly checked and cleared

What we’re looking for

• A passion for broadcast production with an eye for great video and an ear for great audio
• In‑depth knowledge of news, politics and sport
• A creative mind, ability to think differently about new concepts for radio and visualisation
• Excellent understanding and use of technology, with a willingness to embrace change and suggest new initiatives
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and spot and correct errors quickly
• Excellent communication skills, strong team player but able to work independently
• You thrive in fast‑paced environments and can work quickly in small teams
• Experience working closely with presenters and knowledge of how to engage with them positively
• Understanding of relevant broadcast compliance and legal issues

Behaviours

• Passionate about the work you do, embracing every opportunity to do your best work
• Principled in the way you go about your role and the decisions you make
• Purposeful with a strong desire to achieve and deliver work to a high standard
• A willingness to grow and develop in your role

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Production

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution