e.tv is South Africa’s biggest independent and free-to-air television channel. Established in 1998, the channel has been in existence for over two decades and appeals to all races, genders, ages and income groups.
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Manage the Technical Crew during live and pe-recorded productions.
Manage Freelance staff during live and pre-recorded productions.
Ensure that the Crew maintains safe and responsible handling of the equipment.
Manage crew disciplinary issues on & off air and holding regular team or one on one meetings with crew members to address disciplinary issues that may arise or affect production. As team leader to identify training needs for crew members and giving the necessary feedback to management.
Directing
Liaise with Technical Operations Management in order to formulate and maintain standard operating procedures.
Act as liaison between Engineering and Technical Operations to report equipment failure.
Respond to equipment failure and find work around solutions.
Work with editorial in Planning and blocking of content for final output
Assist with training the crew when using equipment such as switches, cameras, monitors, microphones, lighting etc.
Ensure upskilling and self-development in gallery soft skills such as Production Assistant PA, Server Playout operation and Telly Prompter not limited to the listed skills to assist when needed on any production. (Training every quarter)
Ensure that programs conform to eMedia policies and regulations
Ensure equipment is ready and technical checks are completed.
Operate equipment to produce pre-recorded programs or broadcast live programs from remote location.
Vision Mixing
Select required images and ensure a smooth transition between shots which involves ‘cutting’, ‘mixing’ and ‘wiping’.
Monitor different media/visual sources, i.e. pictures from several cameras, digital video effects, and graphics and outside broadcast materials.