Description
Job title: Graphics Operator
Reporting to: Station Manager
Location: London
6 month fixed term contract
Purpose of the Role:
The Graphics Operator creates and maintains the graphic captions of the TV programme (eg betting pages, results, lower third Presenter name straps, competition pages).
Duties:
- Create and prepare all captions per the Producer's running to strict deadline
- Check all captions for accuracy
- Use Aston & tOG caption generators for live graphics
- Communicate editorial issues to Producers and technical issues to Technical Operator Supervisor
- Scan text and/or photos from press for use in live programming
- Check all equipment is working in advance of live show
Required Skills & Experience:
- Previous Graphics Operator experience
- Good knowledge of Broadcasting Technology
- Experience in the use of Aston, tOG caption generators (or similar - vizrt/chyron/clarity)
- Excellent communicator and have a confident manner and enjoy working in a team environment.
- Ability to introduce innovation and creativity in designing
- An interest in Sport/Sports Broadcasting