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About the Role

The Multi-Skilled Technical Operator (MSTO) supports the successful delivery of live and recorded broadcast output across GB News. This role within the Production Operations team provides operational support across studio operations, master control, and support desk activities, ensuring smooth live broadcasts and maintaining technical quality.

Responsibilities

Support various operational functions including Studio Duties, Master Control and Support Desk activities.
Operate live broadcasts to ensure seamless and uninterrupted content delivery.
Monitor broadcast signals, identify issues promptly and resolve transmission problems efficiently.
Provide technical support to remote contributors, including Video Journalists (VJs), ENG Camera Operators and outside broadcast teams.
Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and maintain broadcast systems, software and technical equipment.
Operate video routers and switchers to manage video and audio signal flow.
Manage content ingestion into servers and oversee playout systems.
Conduct audio and video quality control checks to ensure signal integrity, appropriate audio levels and broadcast-quality output.
Support maintenance activities relating to broadcast hardware, including servers, encoders, decoders and transmission equipment.
Monitor multiple feeds and signals simultaneously, maintaining high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Work effectively across multiple operational tasks within a fast-paced live production environment.
Work closely with producers, presenters, gallery teams and technical colleagues to support programme delivery.
Build effective working relationships with engineering teams to ensure the reliability and performance of broadcast systems.
Provide responsive support to internal and external production stakeholders.
Maintain effective communication with remote contributors and field-based teams.
Follow operational procedures, technical standards and broadcast compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate records, logs and operational reports where required.
Escalate technical issues appropriately and support incident resolution processes.
Comply with company policies, health and safety requirements and operational governance standards.

Requirements

Experience working within a broadcast, television production or technical operations environment.
Hands-on experience with broadcast production tools, systems and technologies.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced live broadcast environment.
Ability to work flexible 8-hour shifts, including early, mid and late shifts in line with production requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
A willingness to learn and develop new broadcast and news production skills.
Experience supporting live news or current affairs programming.
Knowledge of master control room operations and broadcast transmission workflows.
Experience working with video routing, playout or signal monitoring systems.
Understanding of broadcast engineering principles and technical troubleshooting processes.
Experience supporting remote production or outside broadcast operations.
Troubleshooting and problem solving.
Positive, adaptable and flexible approach to work.
Proactive and solution-focused mindset.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Collaborative team player with a willingness to support others.
Resilient and able to perform effectively in time-critical situations.
Committed to delivering high standards of operational and technical performance.
Be an ambassador for GB News.
Be committed to the health and safety requirements of self and others in the workplace.
Be committed to the equality and diversity values of GB News.
Undertake other appropriate duties as required.

Skills

Broadcast production tools, systems and technologies
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Working calmly under pressure
Learning new broadcast and news production skills
Master control room operations
Broadcast transmission workflows
Video routing
Playout systems
Signal monitoring systems
Broadcast engineering principles
Technical troubleshooting processes
Remote production support
Outside broadcast operations support
Organisational skills

Location

Work Type

Full-time
Shift work

Experience Level

Entry-level
Mid-level

About the Company

GB News launched in the UK in September 2021 with the mission of being the UK’s number one news channel by 2028.
GB News is a fast-growing news channel across television, radio and online, delivering news and debate across media platforms while embracing technology and innovation.
As a start-up company operating in a well-established sector, GB News challenges traditional industry standards and continues to build a distinctive operating model in UK media.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to the equality and diversity values of GB News.