Operations Technician (Media Production)

TL;DR

Operations Technician (Media Production): Managing content ingest, file transfers, and technical compliance for television services with an accent on live playout and media management. Focus on ensuring the smooth delivery of recorded content for S4C and on-demand platforms.

Location: Onsite in Cardiff, UK

Salary: £26,000–£29,000

Company

The hirify.global is a global public service broadcaster dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences worldwide.

What you will do

• Process daily deliveries of S4C programmes and perform high-level compliance checks against delivery standards.
• Manage content ingest from live feeds, camera cards, and archive systems.
• Provide live playout of content for transmission and on-demand platforms.
• Coordinate file deliveries and access for post-production teams.
• Collaborate with S4C libraries and scheduling teams to ensure seamless operation.
• Report and escalate technical or operational issues promptly to ensure stability.

Requirements

• Experience working collaboratively in a small team with technical, engineering, and production colleagues.
• Proven ability to meet fixed deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Meticulous attention to detail when following strict technical guidelines.
• Experience using software for creating or editing content.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.
• Must be able to work onsite at Central Square, Cardiff.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Avid and/or Adobe Premiere.
• Experience using Media Asset Management (MAM) systems.
• Welsh language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with a flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounts on dental, health care, and gym memberships.
• Strong focus on professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, values-based environment that respects individual contributions.