Sound Operator

Your New Role

The Broadcast Sound Operator plays a vital role in delivering high-quality audio for live sports broadcasts across WBD Sports. Working within state-of-the-art facilities including Studios, Galleries, Sound Control Rooms, Commentary Booths, and Multi-Function Rooms, you will support all aspects of audio production, from setup and mixing through to recording and delivery for live sporting events produced globally.

This shift-based role supports a 365-day broadcast operation and is dual-located across Chiswick and Stockley Park, with occasional international location work as required.

Call to Action: If you are passionate about audio, enjoy live sport, and are looking to contribute to world-class broadcast productions, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: this is a onsite, shift work.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Coordinate the operational activation, adjustment, monitoring, and recording of multiple sound sources during live events, as well as working on production audio requirements.

• Collaborate with both local and international production teams to ensure audio guidelines are followed and all stings and beds are up to date.

• Deliver clear notes and documentation to other operators and the wider production team.

• Ensure all audio is logged and tagged for each live production to support future edit, clearances, and rights agreements.

• Responsible for high quality audio routing, mixing and monitoring of multiple audio sources.

• Ensure all setup and testing of equipment is completed in a timely manner and all required content is in place and levels have been checked.

• Work with the live broadcasting teams to ensure seamless delivery of events.

• Be a point of contact for upcoming productions and on assigned live broadcast days.

• Support upgrades and testing of audio and corporate systems to ensure all equipment is functioning to the desired standard.

• Provide a Sound Operator daily report for each production.

• Keep up to date and be responsible for administrative tasks and provide handovers to colleagues.

• Contribute to the development of training plans to deliver staff and freelancer training requirements as necessary.

• Identify key development opportunities for improved workflows, system development and enhanced reporting.

• Work in partnership with the bookings team and facility management team to ensure efficient utilisation of all technical and human resources.

• Promote sharing of best practice and process change opportunities to support an efficient and effective department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience coordinating multiple sound inputs from various locations simultaneously.

• In-depth knowledge of audio principles and technologies.

• Working knowledge of both remote and studio audio broadcast setups.

• A good ear for audio processing and the ability to identify and address audio quality issues.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address technical challenges and recording issues.

• Proficiency in industry-standard routing systems and audio editing software.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to manage workload effectively and independently.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, adaptable to working with diverse personalities and levels of authority.

• A passion for audio and a keen interest in sport.

• Strong work ethic and a drive for excellence.

• Adaptability and flexibility in a challenging environment.

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