Scottish Outside Broadcast Technical & Engineering Traineeship Supported by Screen Scotland 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:
  • Provide support in the set up and breakdown of equipment both on location and at base.
  • Assist in ensuring all technical equipment, including cameras, audio devices, and transmission equipment, is in proper working order.
  • 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 and protocols.
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively with colleagues elsewhere in the company and to develop a solid understanding of all content created by QTV.

Covered Disciplines

• Vision Engineering
• Broadcast Engineering
• Technical Operating
• Audio Engineering
• VT Operating (Replays)
• VMix Operation

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.

Deadline:

September 13, 2024

Apply by sending your CV and Cover Letter to Lucy Lake at lucylake@qtv.media

QTV is dedicated in its pursuit of excellence and creating diversity within the UK’s outside broadcast industry and welcomes applications from groups which are currently under-represented in the industry.

Research has consistently shown that women, individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, those from ethnically diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with health conditions or impairments often hesitate to apply for positions unless they perfectly match every qualification. At QTV, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You might be exactly the candidate we’re looking for.

About QTV

QTV is an award-winning multimedia production company and outside broadcast (OB) facility specialising in creating sports content for rights-holders, event organisers, and sponsors. We work in partnership with over thirty-five sports, globally, providing a range of production and content services including:

• Outside Broadcast – Outside broadcast vehicles for event coverage across the UK and a proven track record of facilitating international host broadcasts for global partners.
• Broadcast Distribution – Dedicated MCR operations to manage contribution and distribution over IP and satellite on a global scale.
• Remote Production – State-of-the-art facilities that employ REMI workflows to reduce outside broadcast costs and carbon footprint without compromising on high broadcast standards.
• Feature Production – In-house capability to bring clients’ stories to life through highlights production, profile pieces and behind-the-scenes content.
• Livestreaming – Flexible, high-quality, live production solutions for any venue or event, including in-play social clips to drive digital engagement.

We have an outstanding reputation for developing young talent and have strategic partnerships with a number of colleges and universities. We have been recognised for this with the award of an Investors in Young People accreditation and are also signatories of the Scottish Business Pledge and the Real Living Wage.