BBC TV CURRENT AFFIRS LONDON

JOB SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Digital Technician - Production
Department: Current Affairs
Grade:
3D
Reports to:
Post production coordinator, London

AIM OF THE JOB

To fulfil specific technical tasks across TV Current Affairs London Productions including
media management and editing, in conjunction with general PMA responsibilities.
CONTEXT
This role is an embedded Technical position across Current Affairs Productions. The position
focuses on specific technical tasks to aid an efficient and creative Post Production process,
whilst also encompassing other Production-based tasks as per a traditional PMA role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Offloading and back up to drives for productions across TV Current Affairs London
and ingest rushes from various formats for non-linear edits. To trouble shoot if
problems arise prior to, during or after capturing. Quality check all captured media.

To create DVDs and QuickTimes in accordance with technical specifications for the
department when needed for viewing and transcription purposes.

To manage & process file-based assets including Tapeless material, Graphics, audio
and the like as well as the LTO set up for the department.

To be proactive in establishing/facilitating the Productions Post Production workflow

Delivery of content to News via Jupiter.

Being Responsible for Media/Asset Management, including monitoring Storage levels

and Media deletions along with managing the drives stock across the department

Where required, complete editing tasks and deliver creative solutions by using LNE
and associated software (e.g. Motion).

To understand the delivery requirements for the Production and liaise with the PC on
production about delivery of material to post houses.

Work in collaboration with the Production Coordinator/Manager to be aware of the

Post Production budget and impact of media management processes, ensuring value
for money.

To follow BBC safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to

emergencies and to report any accidents, dangerous situations or defects in safety
arrangements.

To fulfil additional Production tasks as and when required by the Production

team.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Proven experience of performing downloading and media management tasks , as

well as a demonstrable interest/competency of FCP editing.

Ability to assess priorities and adapt to fast changing circumstances.

Able to work calmly under pressure to set deadlines.

Able to work responsibly and take responsibility for the smooth running of the
offloading procedures.

Good knowledge of the following essential:

1. Technical standards - basic understanding of BBC broadcast standards, bars and
tone, clocks, Aspect ratios, Title safe.
2. Formats tape formats, codecs, file formats, , progressive and interlaced media, bitc,
bit rates and audio sample rates.
3. Tape machines differences between VTRs, Cables, Ref, Down-converting, capable
of wiring up a deck correctly.
4. Shared storage - Basic understanding of OSX and finder, with an emphasis on File
creation and media management. .
5. Understanding of non-linear editing - easy setups, user preferences, the Log and
capture tool, and the media management tool.
Some knowledge of the following preferred:
1. DVD Studio Pro and Compressor - Creating DVDs with menus and chapters and
transcoding using compressor and toast,
2. A demonstrable interest in technology and broadcasting would be an advantage.
3. An interest in new media technology, and knowledge of programme making would be
an advantage.
4. A knowledge of the working methods of the BBC TV Current Affairs TV division and
its output, and experience of using BBC systems (SAP, Quick Order etc.) and
working with BBC partners

COMPETENCIES
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to
success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Planning and Organisation - able to think ahead in order 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, staffing and resources.
Communication - able to get ones message understood clearly by adopting a range of
styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Understanding of the need to communicate with a large team when working without a fixed
base.
Managing Relationships and Team Working - able to build and maintain effective working
relationships within a small team and work effectively together to complete tasks. Works cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or
competitively.

Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure,

set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work
that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups.
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 ones own organisation or job requirements. Able to willingly take direction from
both peers and managers.