Studio Technical Operator – Sound (12 month FTC)

Job Description

Your Team: News Studios is home to world-class video talent and state-of-the-art production facilities at The News Building in London Bridge. News Studios services all of News UK’s brands – including The Times & The Sunday Times, The Sun, talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK, and Talk. The team at News Studios support creative programming development and produce short and long‑form content from a suite of dedicated studios.

Your Role: We are looking for a Studio Technical Operator – Sound to join the team on a 12 month FTC.

Day to day you will:

• Operate and maintain a range of technical equipment to support the production and delivery of broadcast quality content. This will primarily include sound mixing operations, setting up the sound desk, patching, and routing sources.
• Maintain consistently high standards of operation, within a demanding variety of as‑live content including podcasts, talk shows, quizzes, etc.
• Assist in the rigging, testing, and de‑rigging of all studio equipment and set.
• Diagnose and resolve audio‑technical faults efficiently under pressure.
• Be adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work across multiple disciplines and stand in for absent crew members where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Technical and Editorial teams to develop and implement new audio workflows, technologies, and best practices.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A highly punctual, flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to learn multiple roles across the studio
• Proven experience in live and pre‑recorded sound mixing
• In‑depth knowledge of broadcast audio infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with technical staff, production teams, and on‑air talent.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating studio talkback and communications systems (Riedel Artist/Intercom).
• Excellent teamwork skills and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving.

Benefits

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• Bikes for Work ’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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