Technical Operator

TL;DR

Technical Operator (Broadcast): Gathering, processing, and broadcasting live TV and radio content for hirify.global Alba and Radio nan Gaidheal with an accent on studio operations, outside broadcasts, and digital platform integration. Focus on planning facilities, directing live productions, handling transmission issues, and advising on technical viability for high-quality news output.

Location: Inverness - office based

Salary: £25,700 - £30,000 depending on skills and experience

Company

Public service broadcaster delivering news and content for Scottish Gaelic audiences as part of hirify.global Scotland.

What you will do

• Plan and ensure availability of facilities for radio studios, TV gallery, studio floor, and outside broadcasts.
• Coordinate assembly of programme materials and handle live transmission problems considering editorial priorities.
• Select equipment suited to editorial style and advise on story treatments for production values.
• Direct live broadcasts, transmissions, or recordings in studio or on location, managing time, lighting, and techniques.
• Supervise editing of materials and use broadcast cameras to gather content.

Requirements

• Experience as technical operator in live broadcast environments across production genres.
• Experience operating baseband and file-based routing and ingest systems.
• Good knowledge of digital media standards, codecs, production workflows, broadcast systems, infrastructure, studio/OB facilities.
• Understanding of TV lighting, colour/light control, local/inter-regional circuit routing, and safe practices in studio/OB.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave + option to buy 5 more, defined pension, discounted dental/health/gym.
• Flexible working discussions at offer stage.
• Excellent career and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive values-based environment focused on diversity, belonging, and work-life support.
• Part of wider Nations Operations team across Scotland.