Floor Manager / Studio Technical Operator - Floor Manager at BBC World Service

Job description

Role Responsibility

We now have an exciting new opportunity with the Technical Operations team in Nairobi as Floor Manager.

The successful candidate will act as the Director’s representative on the studio floor co-ordinating programme presenters, contributors and staff so that discipline is maintained and all safety regulations are strictly observed during rehearsal, recordings and transmission.

You will need to ensure that contributors, artists and guests are made-up and ready on the set when required, including providing presenters with microphones and talkback boxes as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally you will be able to speak Fluent English and Swahili for this position.
• A background in live Broadcasting is essential, as is an awareness of BBC policy on Health and Safety and Security which forms a crucial part of this role.
• To be successful in this role it is essential that you have good interpersonal skills to establish harmonious working relationships with a variety of personalities and have the ability to communicate effectively with others and keep them informed on progress and to clarify production requirements.

Package Description

Grade: Local terms and conditions

Reports To: Africa TV Programmes Editor

Hours: Variable shift pattern which may include weekend and night working.

All candidates must have a valid Right to Work ahead making an application for this position.