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doha, Qatar
Al Jazeera Media Network
Full time
Description
Position at Al Jazeera Media Network
The Operator – Multi-Skills Operations is responsible for the following inputs required for daily news and programmes on-air operations: Teleprompt system ,Floor Managing and one of the following : Graphics Playout (Vizrt) or Video Playout (Mosart, Icommad). Operators is responsible for Scrolling the script for the presenter at the right times. He/She is responsible to make sure that the right story is on autocue, Listening out for any script changes and following rundown correctly.
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
- 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
- Liaise with Makeup Artists to ensure final styling touches before on-air time
- Operate Video play out system as per the instruction from the Director during production
- Oversight of all timed elements of live and pre-recorded programmes
- Ensure programmes fit in timed slots as per master schedule
- Liaise closely with editorial staff in News to help ensure technical accuracy of script details
- Liaise closely with Transmission controllers to confirm and show on/off air times Graphics
- Manage Video play out system to ensure readiness for specific shows /optimum settings are adopted
- Manage and operate the template graphics system and related software’s during on-air operations
- Check and manage times of all programme elements, packages, lives, studio interviews
- Track timing of specific graphics and informs Graphics Operator when they are to be taken to air.
- Amend uploaded graphics and interactive tools on the graphics Server, before on-air
- Liaise with creative team on functionality of all ready to-air graphics,
- Pro-actively provide solutions where the planned situation requires
- Liaise with the Directors for special coverage and programs to ensure meeting expectations and preparing for special requirements PA
You must have:
Diploma, Communications, or related fields is preferable.
Atleast 4 years of professional experience in TV, Media, communications, or related fields.
