QTV is pleased to launch its third consecutive Screen Scotland supported traineeship. QTV is looking for an individual to join them for a 10-month paid programme which will train them to be multi-skilled in technical and engineering roles within outside broadcast.
Programme Outline
The programme centres around a 10-month placement based at QTV headquarters in Baillieston, Glasgow. The successful candidate will start the programme shadowing QTV staff on events, and working in a supportive capacity with equipment and OB facilities to learn various engineering and technical roles from end to end. Once assessed as capable, the candidate will continue their learning through supported, hands-on experience on events, growing their competencies and experience to allow independent working.
The programme benefits from opportunities for the trainee to gain a breadth of experience on a multitude of sporting and live events. Additionally, real-time experience with secondment partners across the industry will widen the trainees’ understanding of outside broadcast.
The trainee will be supported through ongoing mentoring with the goal that they will be ready to work independently as a freelancer by the end of the programme.
Key Responsibilities / Learning
● Equipment setup and maintenance:
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Provide support in the set up and breakdown of equipment both on location
and at base.
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Assist in ensuring all technical equipment, including cameras, audio devices, and transmission equipment, is in proper working order.
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Perform routine maintenance and learn to troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts.
● Assist the engineering team to provide high levels of service during the delivery of productions, both in an outside broadcast and remote production capacity. Learning vision, audio and broadcast engineering skills in the process.
● Ability to escalate problems effectively, and ensure clear communication to all.
● Develop a good technical understanding of all equipment owned and used by QTV as
well as the capabilities and limitations of its technical systems.
● Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, especially when working in dynamic environments.
Who's it for?
QTV is seeking a candidate who already has demonstrable experience in technical roles within the media or sports industry, or who has transferable skills from other compatible sectors.
Desirable skills
● A desire to work in outside broadcast and learn multiple skills related to the technical delivery of an OB.
● Candidates should be able to demonstrate an interest in technology or electronic engineering.
● Organise their own workload effectively.
● Able to adapt to perform other duties within the scope of the job.
● Reasonable understanding of I.T systems.
● Candidates should have a good instinct for innovative problem-solving and working logically in high pressure situations.
● They must have excellent spoken English.
● Have a keen interest in client relations with strong interpersonal skills, and feel confident both on the phone and in person dealing with external suppliers, colleagues, and clients. An appetite to develop skills in this area is acceptable.
Covered Disciplines
Vision Engineering
Broadcast Engineering
Audio Engineering
VT Operating (Replays)
Salary & Funding
The traineeship will run from October 2024 to July 2025 and will be full time on a rota’d schedule, fixed term contract (37.5 hours a week), with a salary at the Scottish Living Wage. Weekend and evening work is required as outside broadcasts revolve heavily around sports broadcasting.
How to apply
Applications are now closed.