On Air Graphics Operator - JHB North 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. 

Interpersonal and team relationships

• Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Personal development

• Complete Individual Development Plan. Attend learning and development courses. Participate in peer and team learning initiatives.

Budget Compliance

• Comply with work rules, standards and methods. Take care to minimise waste. 

Preparation 

• Perform equipment test at the beginning of day/shift.
• Ensure the correct Rundown is loaded and tests of all rundown elements are done prior to any bulletin going on air or recording.
• Ensuring that the correct show graphics & elements are loaded for each show.
• Once all tests are done check for spelling errors on graphics all full screens, 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, split screens and keys such as clock and channel logo.
• Liaise with the Editorial Team when there are changes to be made to graphics before taking to air.
• On outside Broadcast create on screen graphics and sequences. 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 that graphics correspond with the script provided.
• Typing in all titles, supers and credits.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate - Essential
• 3 Year National Diploma in Graphic Design and/or Broadcast - Essential

Experience

• 2 years Graphics Production in Live/On Air Environment - Essential
• Drivers License - Essential

Computer Literacy

• MS Office Suite - Basic

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