Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator Apprentice (L3)

Summary

Working alongside journalists and programme makers are a dedicated team of technical operators who make sure the broadcast equipment and technology side of our business run smoothly.  This apprenticeship is an exciting entry level opportunity to join the BBC working at the front end of technical operating in sound and/or vision.

Annual wage: £21,840 a year
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Training course: Broadcast and media systems technical operator (level 3)
Hours: Pattern of hours may vary
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 9 September
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Broadcast Technical Operator Apprentice your college learning with the National Film and Television School will introduce you to a wide variety of skills across both TV and Radio. You will also gain many of the following skills via on the job ‘learning by doing’ supplemented by first class training across BBC training sites:

Camera Operations
Floor Management
TV Vision Mixing
Sound Operations
Technical Directing
Shoot and Edit Multi-Skilled Operator
Picture and Audio Editing
Ingest and Library functions 

Where you’ll work

Plymouth

PL3 5BD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL(THE)

Your training course

Broadcast and media systems technical operator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Follow processes to ensure that the integrity and security of file based media content is maintained e.g. to avoid hacking or theft of assets

Prepare and assemble the agreed technical set up for live or pre-recorded content including video and sound equipment, broadcast systems and networks

Use industry specific software and hardware and follow industry specified processes relating to sound and visual workflows transmission

Use the appropriate systems to assess suitability of media for broadcast such as subtitles or audio description

Accurately monitor audio and video signals

Monitor channel outputs for quality and continuity of service ensuring adherence to OFCOM specifications and guidelines

Communicate fault conditions in a timely and coherent manner to colleagues, customers and suppliers, escalating to managers as required

Apply incident control procedures and complete incident control reports in line with organisational procedures

Work with broadcast technicians and engineers to re-establish and maintain service when it is interrupted

Implement agreed processes and log work carried out to services in line with service agreements

Communicate clearly and concisely using discretion when required

Work effectively, both individually and collaboratively as part of a team

Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers

Work accurately with a high degree of attention to detail

Ensure health and safety guidelines and policies, including electrical safety procedures, are followed at all times, reporting any health and incidents or hazards to the appropriate personnel

Maintain a secure working environment, in line with organisational policies, in order to protect individuals, information and organisational assets

Your training plan

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This involves attending blocks of teaching at the NFTS throughout the apprenticeship, with access to their industry standard facilities, and industry experts.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Pass or above)
Maths (grade Pass or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

We are a leading early careers employer and hire more than 250 apprentices each year. We are committed to skills and talent development both inside and outside the BBC and, as one of the world’s most creative and technologically-advanced organisations for the last 100 years, a career at the BBC means learning from the best. We want people who show potential to join us at the BBC. Don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience, it’s your passion and values we are interested in.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to able to look for job opportunities inside or outside the BBC such as a Multi-Skilled Technical Operator, Camera Operator, Sound Engineer, Studio Director, Graphics Assistant, Lighting Assistant or Floor Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL(THE)

earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283887.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 28 November)

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