Jobs at Switch TV

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all TV/Broadcast technology, maintenance and repair of production and technology equipment. To lead and supervise the production staff by consistently monitoring, guiding, and enhancing the achievement of highest professional and ethical standards in their work.

• Responsible for the installation, maintenance and operation of all broadcast-related equipment. He/she will also provide technical support in program/film, concerts and music recording, ensuring the quality of production and transmission of both audio and video.
• Responsible for overall TV technology operation and business continuity; development, maintenance and ensuring all broadcasting and transmission equipment are operational at all times.
• Provide workarounds in case of emergency; support ICT, Production and other clients by providing quick technical solutions.
• Make accurate logs on faults to enable quick and accurate resolutions.
• Regularly advise and make recommendation to the Chief Technical Officer (Studio & OB Operations) on new technologies, new solutions and equipment hence ensuring the business is technically proficient.
• Ensure that all services required by Production & Technology clients (Sales, Marketing etc.) are delivered efficiently, on time, and without fail 
• Liaise with Technical directors & Creative Producers on live broadcasts and recordings to ensure a smooth and correct flow process as per specifications of the Production department. 
• Maintaining partner relationships with suppliers; contracts and support.  
• Managing daily/weekly reports on the status of technology.
• Any other departmental roles as may be delegated by your supervisor.

Qualifications, Work experience and skills required

• University Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Media Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of TV studio engineering/operation experience in video and audio technology.
• Familiarity with video and audio system design concept and equipment
• Equipment setup and engineering skills
• Must have an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technologies in digital broadcasting production techniques including audio/video capture and distribution and IP networks.
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment, attentive to detail with the ability to multi task.
• Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary
• Must be self-driven, assertive, punctual and organized.
• Must be able to demonstrate great planning and organization skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Management and coordination of production operations including efficient use of production equipment, planning, budgeting and development of production schedules. The role also seeks to support Digital and Commercial in pursuing business opportunities.

• To lead and supervise the production staff by consistently monitoring, guiding, and enhancing the achievement of highest professional and ethical standards in their work.
• Develop and monitor production schedules to ensure proper and efficient utilization of available resources, maintaining production costs within budgets 
• Ensure that the agreed filming and editing schedules are followed accordingly by members of all sections
• Oversee production of all audio/visual content for digital platforms and external clients; ensuring that individual productions are properly catered for 
• Engage content teams to discuss execution of programme ideas and offer advice on proper and creative executions. 
• Draw up work schedules and leave plans, assigning daily EFP and editing tasks, and monitoring audience/client’s feedback on matters video and audio quality for action. 
• Ensure effective utilization of budgets and encourage saving
• Manage staff performance and ensure there is best practice at all times.
• Develop budgets and quotations for commercial projects 
• Attend client meetings in collaboration with commercial, and offer solutions in bid to win business
• Develop business proposals for business development  
• Developing concepts for commercial related projects
• Any other departmental roles as may be delegated by your supervisor.

Qualifications, Work experience and skills required

• University Degree or Diploma in TV production/Communication (media studies)
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a busy audio/visual production environment. 
• Proven practical knowledge and experience in an audio/visual content production environment. 
• Creativity and originality
• Knowledge of TV/ Digital advertising
• Leadership skills 
• Proper planning and organisation