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Overview

For more than 30 years, Eurosport has been delivering quality live content, connecting fans and athletes around the sports they love - from Grand Slam tennis tournaments, to cycling events such as the Tour de France, right through to the Olympic Games.

Following the acquisition by Discovery and subsequent merger with *** Brothers, the business is now re-energising its digital platforms to provide audiences in more than 50 countries, across multiple languages, with authentic, premium, and innovative content. This is focused on Discovery+ that gives customers unparalleled access to sports content. Having secured the exclusive European broadcast rights for the Olympics until 2032, and recently took over operations of BT Sport rebranding them to *** Sports and with the global recognition of *** Brothers Discovery, there's no *** ter time to join the Eurosport team in this incredibly exciting time of rapid growth and innovation!

The LiveTouch Replay Operator will be motivated and forward-planning using their experience of Live Replay System and working closely with the Producers and Content Management Team to fulfill the live replay needs of our productions. The successful candidate would be responsible for operating, preparing and coordinating live replays across all our productions for sports content as well as ensuring high standards across the freelance pool of operators.

Please note that this is a one-year fixed-term contract until August 2025.

Requirements

• Must have experience of working in a live studio environment
  
• Experience in delivering fast speed replay packages during live broadcasts
  
• Working knowledge of industry standard replay hardware and software, with experience of LiveTouch or EVS desirable
  
• Proven ability to successfully form and manage relationships with a production team and clients in an international environment
  
• Strong communicator and team-worker
  
• Enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated
  
• Cool under pressure and be willing to lead by example
  
• Passion for and knowledge of sport a bonus
  
• Flexible, organised and punctual
  

Must have legal right to work in the UK. The role will be based in Chiswick and Uxbridge, involves some weekend work, some unsociable hours and occasional offsite travel.

Responsibilities

Based in our Chiswick, West London offices and our Stockley Park, Uxbridge *** you will be responsible for the content capture and live replay of the sports events.

The key focus of this role will be to operate the LiveTouch Replay system during live sports events and build replay packages for im *** te playback. You will also ensure that all content is marked and tagged correctly for archiving or later edits. Additional focus will be on supporting our EVS live replay operations. As part of the live gallery team your aim is to deliver the best visual and editorial content available. This is where some sport knowledge will help (especially snooker, tennis, cycling, superbikes, Olympics, football etc).

Designing best practice for managing storage content by arching important content and clearing the machines of out-of-date clips. This would also include pre-emptive technical maintenance such as purging audio cache. Look at ways to optimise operational workflows and systems by collaborating with engineering and technical teams to deliver systems upgrades and improvements.

Training freelancers and documenting the operation of LiveTouch/EVS will improve standards across the board and so is vital to the role. Managing equipment and following any issues ensures all of productions have the best quality. Delivering clear notes and documentation to other operators whilst supporting multiple concurrent productions.

Creative thinking and working closely with the production team highlighting interesting moments within the sport, communicating with the production team to ensure they get the best possible content to engage our viewers.

We are a small team so a high level of responsibility for the live replays will be required. Forward planning and communication are key to the success of this role ensuring the highest quality production.

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Job Summary:

Job Summary:

The *** Replay Operator I in the Studio Operations Sports group must be proficient in organizing, recording, editing, and playing back server-based material during live and pre-recorded productions while ensuring all content meets *** 's high standards for video and audio quality. They are also responsible for local *** management and naming conventions. Work will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of studio shows and events.

Responsibilities

• Operates all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to organization and distribution of all server content used for recording and playback during control room productions.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of editing techniques on instant replay and non-linear systems
• Measure audio and video signals to ensure quality control of *** endorsed standards on all operations using comprehensive knowledge of broadcast methods.
• May train others in operational areas and if so, required to generate training documentation.
• Participates in training programs, (physical, classroom, virtual, etc.) for self-career development and/or regarding any relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation.

• Demonstrates solid knowledge of plant signal flow/routing.
• Participates in special event coverage and projects as necessary.
• Any other duties needed to help achieve business objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years practical TV Production or related experience at the large market or network level.

• Proficient knowledge of all TV Production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to: Video production switchers, server-based recording/playback systems and related control devices, TV Production routers, intercom systems, signal conversion equipment, etc.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexibility to alter shifts/days off and work overtime to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and lead simultaneous projects.
• Solid understanding of workflow in other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations.

• Organizational, efficiency and planning skills are required.
• Must be willing and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Candidates must have good computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...) and solid communication skills.
• Problem solves and troubleshoots using effective communication to best convey any issues needing resolution.
• Seeks out information regarding the workflow of other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations, and utilizing that information to enhance processes and/or educate others.

• Participates in training programs, (physical, classroom, virtual, etc.) for self-career development and/or regarding any relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrable Knowledge of Broadcast Communications Equipment
• Understanding of Remote Event Workflows and Terminology
• Ability to provide exceptional customer ser *** to our partners

• Bilingual (written and spoken) - English/Spanish

Required Education :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
• Vocational School Certification
• Related Experience

About *** :

Working at *** is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we're doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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