Overview
BBC Scotland TV Presentation is responsible for the transmission of three of Scotland’s TV channels - BBC One Scotland, BBC Scotland and BBC ALBA from our broadcast centre at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. We are looking for an Announcer/Director to join the team on a part-time basis (0.5) and work mainly across BBC Scotland. You will be one of the voices of BBC Scotland, speaking live to the nation, reflecting our audience in Scotland in your scripts and vocal delivery, whilst operating the playout automation and other audio-visual systems to ensure smooth and accurate transmission.
Accessibility and Extend programme This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. This role accepts adjustments during the application process and throughout employment with us; contact extend@bbc.co.uk for discussion of adjustments or access requirements. The BBC has a dedicated Access and Disability Service to provide assessments and support. If you are successful and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to implement them. For more information on BBC Extend, visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
All hires are subject to recruitment screening checks, and any offer is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Responsibilities
* Working a 365 rota as part of a small team covering transmission from early morning until late night. Shifts span the broadcast day from 0515 until the schedule end of day (late evening close-down).
* Working ‘solo’ in the Presentation suite, ensuring all items in the schedule are broadcast correctly. Responsible for the advance QA checks of all broadcast content, including visual content, audio, graphics, subtitles and audio description, with constant monitoring of live on-air content via monitoring screens and audio feeds.
* During the live transmission day, listening and giving clear instructions over open talkback via headphones and speakers. Responsible for quick editorial decisions in a live environment if a programme over/under runs or breaking news requires changes to the transmission schedule.
* Broadcasting confidently, clearly and warmly, live to our audience while listening to director and studio talkback. On shift, writing and delivering live continuity announcements to promote programmes and communicate information about content in an engaging way.
* Operating playout automation and other IT systems; liaising with editorial and technical colleagues ahead of transmission and making changes to keep the schedule on track.
* While mainly based on BBC Scotland, you will be scheduled on some BBC One Scotland and BBC ALBA shifts. Therefore vocal and editorial flexibility, with an understanding of our channels, audience and programming, is essential.
* When on shift on BBC ALBA – acting as ‘transmission controller’ for the busy Gaelic, mixed-genre channel.
Essential Criteria
* Live broadcasting experience
* Experience of broadcasting playout systems (any broadcast platform)
* Clear, versatile voice
* Ability to broadcast whilst listening to open talkback
* Editorial awareness
Desirable
* Appreciation of our BBC Scotland television channels (BBC One Scotland, BBC Scotland and BBC ALBA)
* Experience of working under pressure
* Experience of talking to time
* Experience of balancing conflicting priorities
* Scripting voice-overs
Disclaimer: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
Redeployment: The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants.
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