Manage and run broadcast streams in Playout environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines, while communicating effectively with stakeholders.
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Red Bee Media is one of the world's leading media services companies. Working with broadcasters, content owners, platform operators and brands, the company blends technology and creative expertise to provide a range of services; from playout, multi-platform media management and distribution through to access services, metadata, content discovery, companion applications and brand consultancy.
The Playout Director is responsible for accurate, effective and smooth management and running of broadcast streams in a Playout environment to agreed contracted SLAs, on behalf of our customers.
Key Activities
• Ensure all schedules are ready for Playout and that they conform with OFCOM and client guidelines
• Ensure detailed checking is carried out such that all media/material is correct and consistent, in line with RBM and client requirements
• Spot check media/material and monitor channels & streams in order to ensure the output is accurate and planned schedules are delivered as intended.
• Operate computerised single and multi-channel Playout equipment according to agreed procedures
• Be aware of and able to deploy Disaster Recovery plans where necessary and be prepared to make changes at the last minute, as required
• Ensure that standby material is at hand for matters of emergency or equipment failure
• Always be aware of current affairs and their impact upon media/material, schedules and against OFCOM or other editorial guidelines and to suggest changes as per client guidelines
• Ensure that communication with RBM managers and clients regarding incidents, late changes or alterations is timely and effective
Desired Skillset
• Familiarity with a technically driven environment where service provision is paramount
• Ideally a knowledge of television transmission systems and equipment required
• Knowledge of the OFCOM and other relevant regulatory body guidelines
• Media technical background preferred
Red Bee Media is one of the world's leading media services companies. Working with broadcasters, content owners, platform operators and brands, the company blends technology and creative expertise to provide a range of services; from playout, multi-platform media management and distribution through to access services, metadata, content discovery, companion applications and brand consultancy.
The Playout Director is responsible for accurate, effective and smooth management and running of broadcast streams in a Playout environment to agreed contracted SLAs, on behalf of our customers.
Key Activities
• Ensure all schedules are ready for Playout and that they conform with OFCOM and client guidelines
• Ensure detailed checking is carried out such that all media/material is correct and consistent, in line with RBM and client requirements
• Spot check media/material and monitor channels & streams in order to ensure the output is accurate and planned schedules are delivered as intended.
• Operate computerised single and multi-channel Playout equipment according to agreed procedures
• Be aware of and able to deploy Disaster Recovery plans where necessary and be prepared to make changes at the last minute, as required
• Ensure that standby material is at hand for matters of emergency or equipment failure
• Always be aware of current affairs and their impact upon media/material, schedules and against OFCOM or other editorial guidelines and to suggest changes as per client guidelines
• Ensure that communication with RBM managers and clients regarding incidents, late changes or alterations is timely and effective
Desired Skillset
• Familiarity with a technically driven environment where service provision is paramount
• Ideally a knowledge of television transmission systems and equipment required
• Knowledge of the OFCOM and other relevant regulatory body guidelines
• Media technical background preferred
Top Skills
Computerized Playout Equipment
Television Transmission Systems
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