Senior Technical Operator, BBC Nations Operations Team - Newcastle-upon-Tyne Senior Technical Operator, BBC Nations Operations Team - Newcastle-upon-Tyne

As a Senior Technical Operator you'll work in a busy news environment and fulfil a variety of operational roles :

• Operational Roles: Work in a busy news environment to produce polished news programs.
• Graphic Design: Demonstrate a track record in graphic design or work in a multi-discipline environment with key graphic design duties.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Adobe Software (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator).
• Creative Leadership: Design solutions for a digital set and deliver graphics for TV and online news packages., If you have a passion for making fantastic television and online content, this could be a great opportunity for you!
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• Video Editing: Experience or interest in video editing and on-location filming/editing.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of directing news bulletins and studio lighting/technical management.
• Automated Gallery System: Training provided for operating this equipment.
Are you the right candidate?
• Creative and Technical: Strong visual thinker with the ability to solve complex graphics solutions.
• Self-Disciplined: Able to plan ahead and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent Communicator: Confident in live news scenarios and able to understand operational equipment.
• Flexible: Willing to work unsocial hours, including early/late shifts and weekends.
  
  Join our dynamic BBC Nations Operations team, where we collaborate with editorial colleagues across Regional TV, Local Radio, and Online to produce engaging content and uphold high operational, craft, and production standards.
Our brands include BBC Look North, BBC Radio Tees, BBC Radio Cumbria, and BBC Radio Newcastle. We cover diverse areas from the rural beauty of Northumberland and The Lake District to bustling cities like Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, and Carlisle. We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly, creative environment with an experienced team ready to support you.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
• Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack.