Technical Trainee (12 Months Fixed-Term)

Technical Trainee (12 Months Fixed-Term)

Kick-start your broadcast career as a Technical Trainee with Gravity Media, supporting live international and UK outside broadcasts. Gain hands on experience across Vision, Audio, Cameras and RF while working on major sporting and entertainment events in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market leading broadcast, technology, production, and post production solutions across many of the world's most watched live events and entertainment programmes.

OUR PEOPLE

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company's success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

JOB TITLE: Technical Trainee ABOUT THE ROLE A BRIEF SUMMARY

Gravity Media is seeking a motivated Technical Trainee to join our Outside Broadcast team, supporting the delivery of high profile live productions around the world and within the UK. This role will involve travelling internationally as part of the technical team delivering coverage for the Race to Dubai golf tour, assisting with the setup, operation and technical delivery of multiple broadcast departments including Vision, Audio, Cameras and RF. Candidates should have a strong interest in either Vision or Audio as a primary technical pathway while maintaining the flexibility to assist across all broadcast disciplines. The role will also involve working on UK based outside broadcasts for some of the industry's leading broadcasters across major sporting and entertainment events, offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in live broadcast production within a fast paced and highly collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Non UK work- DP World Tour

• Travel internationally as part of the Outside Broadcast technical team supporting DP World Tour events.
• Assist operational departments with the setup and de rig of the broadcast facilities.
• Support the RF team in delivering live coverage of players throughout the event.
• Work with Technical departments when required for first line maintenance.
• Assist Unit Manager with on site tasks on request.
• Maintain strong organisation, time keeping and professional standards while working in a live broadcast environment.
• Become part of our UK based outside Broadcast team working on some of the largest sporting and entertainment events in the UK.
• Assist technical departments in preparation at our High Wycombe and Watford office.
• Operate onsite as part of the Vision or Audio teams rigging external commentary and presentation areas.
• Gain a strong understanding of both Audio and Vision disciplines.
• Perform duties as tender guarantee - making sure technical support vehicles are kept tidy loaded correctly and that all external kit has returned and is in the correct place ready to travel.

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF

• You have a strong interest in live broadcast or live event production.
• Ideally hold a degree in Broadcast Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• You hold a full UK driving licence and are able to travel to our bases at High Wycombe and Watford for consecutive days when required.
• You are looking to join a fast paced and dynamic working environment and are comfortable working weekends and irregular hours during live productions.
• You are willing to travel internationally when required and enjoy working as part of a collaborative technical team.