There is an immediate opening for a Transmission Editor within the Operations Department of TV3. The following is a summary of the primary functions, duties and responsibilities of the job, which is on a shift basis, and does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities for this position:

THE POSITION

• Operation of TV3’s and 3e automated transmission system

• Loading, timing and checking transmission schedules

• Liaising with programme compliance to ensure all required broadcast materials are present on our servers

• Loading commercial spots and other interstitials onto the servers

• Ensuring transmitted schedule complies with BAI timing requirements, particularly commercial air-time limits

• Act as the chief contact in transmission for programming, studio, news and engineering.

• Ensure that the output of TV3 and 3e is kept to the highest broadcast standards

THE CANDIDATE

• An excellent understanding of broadcast automated transmission systems

• A thorough understanding of broadcast video formats and standards

• At least three years experience in live automated television presentation for a terrestrial, cable or satellite broadcaster

• A good understanding of studio operations

• Excellent computer and keyboard skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Show initiative and act calmly under pressure

• Good communications skills

• Good leadership skills

Interested applicants should send their CV and a letter of interest to Gerard O’Hagan, Head of Human Resources, TV3, Westgate Business Park, Ballymount Industrial Estate, Dublin 24, by Tuesday 16th March 2010, or e-mail Send Message
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Deadline: 16 March 2010