Setanta Transmissions provides transmission services for the Setanta Ireland, Setanta Asia, Setanta Canada, Setanta Australia, Setanta Africa, Premium sports, Premier Sports and Zuku Sports television channels. A vacancy has arisen for the position of Junior Transmission Controller (JTC).

Duties include:

• Operation of Automation Presentation Systems.
• Construction and detailed meticulous checking of daily Playlist Schedules.
• Quality control of incoming live and taped programming.
• Recording incoming feeds to Video Servers.
• Vision Mixing of live sports programming.
• Correct positioning of on-screen graphics.
• Timecode Logging of recorded programming.
• Dubbing programming material from Video Server to DigiBeta tape.
• Audio and Video Monitoring to the highest standards.
• Providing timely feedback to Programming and Scheduling departments.

The successful candidate must be computer literate, numerate and have excellent attention to detail. At least one year’s experience in a related environment (e.g. MCR, Dubbing, Editing, etc) is essential. Knowledge and understanding of major tape formats and digital TV standards is desirable.

Working hours will be shift-based and will include some evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. The successful candidate will need to be calm, flexible and have the ability to work well under pressure. They should have the capacity to quickly adapt to new systems and be methodical and fast at problem solving.