Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Assistant Operator (Lighting)
Grade: Resources Ltd Trainee
Department: Studio Operations
Salary: £15,625

This job description is intended to reflect the nature, range and context of the work and to identify the main requirements of the job, but not necessarily to include an exhaustive list of duties.

Organisational Context

BBC Resources is the largest production facilities provider in Europe. We help companies create media content and programming by providing outside broadcasts, studio and post production facilities. Each of our businesses operates at the top of its field.

BBC Studios supports studio based programmes, providing staff, facilities, equipment and services. We run 18 studios across Television Centre and at Elstree, hosting BBC customers and key independent producers.

Further Context

To provide operational support to Studio Operations lighting team and engineering teams as required.

Over the two year training period to achieve, through on the job experience and specific planned modular training, the basic skills and knowledge required to reach the level of Vision Operator.

Key Duties

Setting up vision control equipment and assisting in its operation, preparation and maintenance.

Setting up and lighting a line up chart; framing cameras on the chart and changing filters where required.

Lining up colour and monochrome monitors, perform colour balance and operate joystick control panels on some smaller television shows.

Installing VT machines, handle and label video tapes and perform tape line up.

Assisting the lighting teams to rig, patch, test and fault find equipment.

Performing simple operation of the lighting desk.

Operating colour correctors for in-shot monitors, screens and minicoms.

Preparing talkback equipment, assist studio floor staff with any problems arising.

Plugging up simple feeds e.g. monitor feeds; plug up vision bays and equipment under supervision or following a detailed rig sheet.

Assisting engineers with the rigging of equipment.

Identifying hazards and risks in the work place.

Knowledge and Experience required

A demonstrable interest in visual technology.

Involvement in a practical activity which demonstrates these interests for example; community or amateur theatre or home video

Ability to understand and work with complex systems and equipment.

Demonstrable enthusiasm to learn and acquire new skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with artists customers and the public.

Ability to Line up colour and monochrome monitors, perform colour balance and operate joystick control panels on some smaller television shows.

Ability to operate colour correctors for in-shot monitors, screens and minicoms.

Ability to work without close supervision.

Ability to offer creative solutions within production constraints.

Ability to work as part of a team, under direction as necessary.

Able to remain calm in pressurised situations.

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure to constantly changing deadlines.

Evidence of good interpersonal skills

Ability to plan and organise work, assessing priorities to ensure deadlines are met.

An approach to work which demonstrates self-motivation and reliability.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Following appropriate training to undertake all duties and activities in accordance with current Resources Health and Safety policy and guidance.

Competencies

As part of the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of certain types of behaviour or competencies. They’re listed below:

Managing Relationships -Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others, to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

Communication - The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and nature of the information.

Imaginative and creative thinking - Is able to generate creative ideas/impulses. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.

Problem solving - Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify links and themes and construct frameworks for decision making and problem-solving. Transforms proposals/ideas into practical reality.

Planning & Organising - Is able to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines and resource requirements.

Resilience & Flexibility - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations
Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Is able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.

Initiative and Self Development -Demonstrates a preference for taking action. Does more than is required or expected in the job, to improve or enhance job results or avoid problems. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy. Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

How to apply

For this job, the BBC will only consider applications from those who already have the right to live and work in the UK.

This is because in order for the BBC to apply successfully for a work permit, we need to show that there are no suitable candidates who are normally resident in the UK or who are nationals of the European Economic Area (EU States plus Norway and Iceland).

Under certain circumstances, the BBC may contribute to interview travel expenses from UK locations, provided the amounts are agreed with us prior to any travel booking being made

Please note our recommended method of applying is using our online application form. The information sent to you by post is the same as the information on this page.

Apply online - using our quick and easy application form

Request an application form and pack by:
Phone: Call 0870 333 1330
Textphone: Dial 020 8008 4300

Applications to be returned by 31 May

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