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Red Bee was born in media and for the past 15+ years we have made significant contributions to the development of the global media industry, empowering the world's strongest media brands, broadcasters and content owners to instantly connect with audiences anywhere at anytime. At Red Bee, you get to be a part of shaping the future of the media industry and deliver amazing media experiences to global audiences. Our partners include: BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Canal+, Extreme E, TV5MONDE and many others. Our Exciting OpportunityThe Playout Director is responsible for accurate, effective and smooth management and running of broadcast channels in a Playout environment to agreed contracted SLAs, on behalf of clients.Playout operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Staff work carefully planned, European Working Time Directive - compliant rota patterns to cover this. Rotas vary from one area to another dependent upon operational needs. All areas include night working. You willEnsure all schedules are ready for Playout, and they conform with OFCOM and client guidelines.Ensure detailed checking is carried out such that all media/material is correct and consistent with paper and computerised information, in line with RBM and client requirements.To spot check media/material and monitor channels & streams ensuring output is accurate and that planned schedules are delivered as intended.To operate computerised single and multi-channel Playout equipment according to agreed procedures.To be aware of and able to deploy the Disaster Recovery plans where necessary and be prepared to make changes at the last minute, as required.Ensure standby material is at hand for matters of emergency or equipment failure.Awareness of current affairs and their impact upon media/material, schedules and against OFCOM or other editorial guidelines and to suggest changes as per client guidelines.To ensure that communication with RBM Managers and clients regarding late changes or alterations is timely and effective.Be a point of contact for Ad Sales and Media Planning both in and out of in office hours for late commercial, promotion, interstitial and programme schedule changes.Be up to date with RBM clients' service offerings and strive to ensure all standards are adhered to.Continually work to identify ways in which the service to RBM clients and their customers could be improved and mitigate.To fully log details of any incidents on the appropriate systems and raise to the Duty Manager as required. To be successful in the role you must haveExperience in a technically driven environment where service provision is essentialExperience in live sport would be an advantageKnowledge of television transmission systems and equipment requiredKnowledge of the OFCOM and other relevant regulatory body guidelinesAbility to remain calm in a pressurised situationMedia technical background preferred What´s in it for you?By joining us you will be a part of an international team, collaborating to deliver amazing media experiences through forward-thinking solutions and services! In your day to day, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest and most innovative media companies in the world, using cutting edge media technologies and systems to deliver our services. Here, unique talents, skills and perspectives can be bought to the table and cooperate in an openminded an inclusive environment.Welcome to a global company with endless opportunity to make an impact!
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