Operator - Multi-Skills Operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Take covers off presenter's desk at start of day and put back at end of day

• Set the Microphones for the presenters and guests

• Re-number run down 10 minutes before the top of the program

• Print Scripts for current rundown and number new scripts and headlines as they appear

• Make sure there is fresh water for the presenters/ guests at the desk

• Count to air

• Make sure the newsroom noise is kept to a minimum

• Make sure cameras are in correct positions at all times

• Move cameras and newsroom furniture to new positions when requested by Director

• Adjust program sound whenever the presenter is at the video wall

• Rehearse video walls with Gallery

• Liaise with Makeup Artists to ensure they have time to get on set for final styling touches and before on-air time

• Liaise with the Directors for special coverage and programs to ensure meeting expectations and preparing for special requirements PA

• Operate Video play out system as per the instruction from the Director during production

• Manage the Video play out system to ensure it is ready for specific shows and optimum settings are adopted.

• Oversight of all timed elements of live and pre-recorded programs.

• Ensure programs fit in timed slots as per master schedule.

• Check and manage times of all program elements, packages, lives, studio interviews etc to ensure overall show timing is as agreed.

• Track timing of specific graphics e.g. presenter names and informs Graphics Operator when they are to be taken to air.

• Liaise closely with editorial staff in News to help ensure technical accuracy of script details.

• Liaise closely with Transmission controllers to confirm and/or agree show on and off air times. Graphics

• Manage and operate the template graphics system and related software's during on-air operations

• Check daily running order for news and programs.

• Conduct daily system and software checks.

• Make needed amendments on uploaded graphics and interactive tools on the graphics Server, before on-air,

• Monitor all graphics played-out on-air for any needed edits during on-air time,

• Troubleshoot and solve on-air problems or system failures,

• Prepare daily status report on defects or system failure,

• Liaise with creative team on functionality of all ready to-air graphics, Pro-actively provide solutions where the planned situation requires

Other Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with the director and crew regarding show requirements.

• Report back on equipment failure or any other related issues

• Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested across Al Jazeera Media Network

Education:

Diploma, Communications, or related fields is preferable.

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in TV, Media, communications, or related fields.