Freelance Technical Supervisor

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Freelance Technical Supervisor

Required for International News Client based in North West London

A member of the technical operations team reporting to the Technical Manager. This role operates the studio lighting, camera vision controls and basic robotic camera operations; ensuring that the highest quality studio output is maintained at all times. Oversight of day-to-day technical requirements of the studio, including liaising with engineering support, is also a key part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Operation and basic programing of the studio lighting desk (Avolites), including balancing light levels, producing a technically correct and creatively pleasing visual output on camera.
• Operationally adhering to the house style whilst communicating any potential workflow improvements to the Technical Manager.
• Adjusting the exposure and technical parameters of the studio cameras using RCP’s, so that the highest quality output is maintained, including camera channel matching using the appropriate technical scopes.
• Operation of remote cameras, including storing shots, referencing cameras and recalling timed in vision camera moves.
• The adjustment of studio lighting fixtures to meet the varying production requirements of the studio in liaison with the Technical Manager.
• Fine setting of studio fixtures, including occasional rigging/de-rigging, under the guidance of the Technical Manager.
• The main contact for technical studio requirements, including supervising any studio and PCR works by technical support or subcontractors as required.
• Solving issues as they arise, escalating to other relevant departments including raising tickets to technical support.
• To oversee the technical assistant on shift, ensuring that they are contactable via talkback or another suitable method and utilising them effectively.
• Assist with studio turnarounds in a safe and effective manner.
• Communicating faults, upcoming maintenance, changes and special programming requirements to relevant departments.
• To route signals to in-vision monitors as required using Cerebrum.
• Patching of cameras, autocues and touchscreen fibres. Performing technical checks of camera channels to ensure that all cameras have correct feeds.
• To identify faults in equipment under your charge; recognizing and reporting poor quality to team members, department heads as appropriate.
• To deal tactfully with artists and talent, passing on significant problems to team members and department heads as appropriate.
• To ensure that the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act and other workplace legislation are observed in the studio.
• To ensure adherence to current risk assessments and safe systems of work observed in the studio; escalating any concerns to Studio Management.
• Effective and efficient communication with the Technical Manager regarding any issues and changes.

Requirements

• Has a good creative eye, able to recognise what looks right on camera, including correct light levels and colour balance. Understands how to use colour creatively in achieving a specific look on camera.
• Understands the technical fundamentals of a studio lighting desk, including basic operation, recording and updating of cues and altering luminaire attributes.
• Can correctly align camera channels by using operational controls for their matching in terms of exposure, black level and colour.
• Has awareness of the Health & Safety Act and able to work in a safe manner in line with legislation.
• Has a basic understanding of studio lighting fixtures, grip and DMX theory.
• Must be familiar with existing and new lighting and broadcast technology.

• High level of communication. The ability to collaborate, influence and communicate effectively with all members of the production team.
• Can think laterally to solve technical issues.
• Practical experience of lighting and vision technology in broadcast environments, including lighting control, networks and lighting fixtures.
• Ability to react rapidly to changing circumstances, maintaining personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations.

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