Junior Automation Director
Junior Automation Director
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity with a successful live news broadcaster for a Junior Automation Director to join on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on gallery role with a clear development path where youll co-direct across live and non-live output support an experienced Automation Director and progressively take ownership of non-primetime and overnight programming.
What youll do
Co-direct live and recorded shows in an automated environment including specials and breaking news.
Prepare and manage running orders in the newsroom computer system (NCS) applying correct coding to deliver the intended programme output.
Operate and monitor the automation GUI proactively scanning for workflow issues while on air.
Coordinate gallery line-ups studio checks and external/remote sources before broadcast.
Maintain on-air quality control across audio levels robotic camera framing studio lighting and graphics.
Follow established programme formats and ensure continuity of channel style.
Direct non-primetime and overnight output; report workflow errors back to the newsroom.
Support the training and onboarding of other Junior Automation Directors.
Adhere to H&S standards and operational protocols; escalate incidents appropriately; keep documentation and process updates current.
What youll bring
A calm decisive gallery operator who performs under pressure in live environments.
A collaborative approach with editorial and operations teams; comfortable taking firm decisions during changes and breaking news.
A strong understanding of gallery production components: multi-camera directing cameras lighting sound and graphics.
Experience in an automation-led gallery is desirable; hands-on experience with Viz Mosart is highly advantageous. Experience with similar systems such as Ross OverDrive or Grass Valley Ignite is also of interest.
Confidence working with NCS running orders graphics and an automation GUI.
Awareness of world news and a passion for news broadcasting.
Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern including overnights weekends and public holidays.
Excellent communication organisation and timekeeping.
Gallery and studio experience is essential. The ability to support foreign-language programming is a plus.
The company operates a 24/7 environment and this role is shift-based including some night and weekend working. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role please apply now for consideration. Please note candidates must be fully eligible to work in the UK.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
