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About Us
Racecourse Media Group is the umbrella organisation for 35 racecourses which hold an interest in Racing TV (Sky 424, Virgin 536 and 411, Freeview and Youview 261), GBI Racing (international betting shop / digital service) and Racecourse Data Company (licensor of Pre-Race Data). In addition, content from 37 racecourses is distributed by Sports Information Services (SIS) to Licensed Betting Offices (LBO’s) in the UK and Ireland.
Job Purpose
Racing TV are looking for a talented and experienced EVS Operator to join the Production team in their studio facility in Ealing. The main tasks of the role are routing, recording and playback of multiple incoming live feeds, from both UK & Irish racecourses, via the EVS system. Racing TV has a well-earned reputation for accomplished and stimulating programmes and the successful applicant will be in-tune with those goals to help push the channel forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking instruction from the Director and Producer and liaising with the Production team to create informative and entertaining programmes for our knowledgeable and dedicated audience
- Using x 2, 10 channel, EVS’s to record, edit, clip and play back multiple incoming feeds from racecourses
- Liaising closely with the Directors and Producers, often having to quickly “turn around” racing replays / interviews when asked
- Comfortable using “Preview Control” to turn around racing replays and playout promotional breaks that are often flexible in duration
- Create and edit highlights packages using stored EVS clips & playlist function
- Building Racing Replay programme playlist to loop on the channel overnight
- Using EVS IP Director to create new clips and search for and transfer existing clips to EVS.
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Measures For The Role
- Proven background as an EVS Operator in a live television production gallery environment
- Strong attention for accuracy and detail
- Competent people skills and comfortable taking instruction from Producer / Director
- A consistent delivery of high-quality, error-free live broadcasts and an effective execution of running orders in a live environment
- The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
Experience
Essential experience:
- Proven background /experience as an EVS Operator in a live television production gallery
- Experience using EVS IP Director
- Experience working with a range of live inputs and pre-recorded content
- Experience collaborating closely with Producers and Directors.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience working within sports broadcasting, ideally live events.
Skills
Essential skills:
- Strong communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and editorial awareness
- Ability to multitask and make quick decisions in a live environment.
Competencies/behaviours
Essential Competencies/behaviours
- Strong understanding of live broadcast workflows and gallery operations
- Calm and composed under pressure, particularly during live broadcasts
- Communication: Being respectful, approachable, empathetic and team oriented
- Time management: Managing time well and being on time
- Able to work independently and with adherence to guidelines
- Willing to be flexible to ensure the best output for the channel.
Desirable Competencies/behaviours
- Horse racing and betting industry knowledge
- Passion for sports broadcasting.
Other
Essential other:
- Willingness and ability to work shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- Flexibility to meet the demands of a live broadcast environment.
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