Commentary Coordinator

Job Description

The Live Commentary Coordinator is responsible for following agreed procedures, meeting client expectations, and ensuring that the Live Commentary requirements are adhered to during linear and digital live broadcasts and productions.

The role involves providing direction to Audio Engineers, MCR, Ingest and Live Operators about Commentary needs as well escalating technical issues in region or the local facility to the appropriate teams.

The Live Commentary Coordinator is the POC for all special linear and digital commentary requests and oversees the creation of efficient workflows between local offices and hubs, engineering, linear and digital broadcast teams, taking into consideration BAU and big events requirements, among which:
• Multi-local event-based commentary projects
• Local one-off requests
• Commentary positions

The role interacts with editorial, scheduling, commentary, engineering, digital

and linear teams across Technology Hubs and offices to centralize requests and share key information to contribute in delivering the best product to our customers.

Responsibilities
• Establish and maintain relationships with commentators and planners in territory and in-house
• Escalate and help solve any technical issues that might arise during line-up by engaging with the appropriate technical departments
• Execute correct procedure for the live broadcast in cooperation with Live Team, Ingest MCR Operators, Live TX Operators, and Engineering
• Liaise with MCR Operators, Live Technical Operators, and Engineering, as well as Production during a live broadcast / commentated event
• Update resource scheduling system when and as required
• Report issues for follow-up and provide any external reports required for the events
• Maintain a high level of reliability on live broadcasts and productions and continuously keep skills honed and up to date with business needs

Requirements
• At least 2 years' experience working in a live broadcast environment, preferably with some production or playout experience
• Well-developed communication skills
• Diplomatic and calm
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills and experience of scheduling systems
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptability to different demands of the business
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Strong team player
• An interest in sports is beneficial

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx3v5j-18-191-181-231-42 in your application.