On-Air Graphics Operator at eMedia Investments

Description

The incumbent would be responsible for operating and flighting created graphics in on-air or live production and pre-recorded environments. Ensuring that all graphic elements are free from spelling errors. 

Preparation 

• Perform equipment test at the beginning of day/shift. (Restart or connect all services required).
• Ensure the correct Rundown is loaded and tests of all rundown elements are done prior to any bulletin going on air or being recorded.
• Ensuring that the correct show graphics & elements are loaded for each show.
• Once all tests are done check for spelling errors on graphics, fullscreens, CGs and lower third straps.
• Running on air tests when required.
• Ensure all graphics are in the correct format prior to going on air.
• Liaise closely with the Technical Director and Vision Mixer on show requirements to activate Backgrounds, splitscreens and keys such as clock and channel logo.
• Liaise with editorial team when there are changes to be made to graphics before taking to air.
• Create on screen graphics and sequences on outside broadcast.
• Input data provided in the necessary templates created for every production. (Charts/Graphs and any graphical requirement).

Coordination

• Completing graphics requests using provided templates on the Graphics Computers, as per the required standards.
• Operating graphics play-out computers during live and pre-recorded programs.
• Building animations using template driven computer graphics.
• Edit graphics at the request of the editorial team.
• Ensure the graphics correspond with the script provided.
• Typing in all titles, supers and credits.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate -   Essential
• Higher Certificate in Graphic Design / Broadcast - Essential
• Experience
• Graphics Production in a Live/On-Air   Environment -   Essential

Computer Literacy

• MS Office Suite
• Functional /Technical Competencies
• Problem solving skills
• Planning skills
• Organising skills
• Decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Persuasiveness
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Coping under pressure
• Conflict handling skills