Multi-Skilled Operator – Euronews

Multi-Skilled Operator – Euronews

Euronews Company

Europe is in the spotlight – do you want to be at the heart of the action? Are you ready for a new professional challenge? Euronews has opened new offices in Brussels, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid and Rome. Euronew is now opening a new office in Warsaw !
Unlock your European potential with Euronews: Join us to help transform the future of news in Europe! Since 1993, Euronews has led international news media in Europe*, creating a unique European identity and multilingual model delivered through 17 languages – with 12 bespoke editions and five branded affiliates. Impartial and independent, Euronews offers perspective from every viewpoint.

For more information go to About us - Euronews

Euronews. Making sense of Europe.
*(Ipsos Global Media Survey 2022)

Job summary

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Operator for our brand-new office in Warsaw. 

This position of Multi-skilled Operator is dedicated to the production and broadcasting of live, on-set, and post-production programs.

The position reports to the Central Newsroom in Brussels and functionally to the Operations Departments depending on the covered domain (editing, studio, graphic design, Camera).

Key Responsibilities

Non-exhaustive list

The Multi-Skilled Operator (MSO) works in coordination with the editorial, production, and events teams in Brussels.

They are required to take on multiple roles due to their versatility, including:

- ENG Camera reporter, the MSO ensures:

• Field Reporting: Capture high-quality footage and conduct interviews for news reports, features, and live broadcasts in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in operating Panasonic or Sony camera equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.
• Set Organization: Arrange lighting and set elements for interviews, ensuring optimal visual quality and professionalism in production.
• International News Gathering: collaborate with colleagues across borders to cover diverse stories and events, reflecting the global scope of Euronews' coverage.
• Multi-skilled Production: Utilize editing, studio, and control room skills as necessary to contribute to the end-to-end production process.
• Adobe Premiere / Dalet: Utilize editing software such as Adobe Premiere and Dalet for post-production tasks, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and workflows.

- Editing task, the MSO ensures:

• Preparation with editorial managers: viewing and selection of rushes, search for additional images, development of the editing plan
• Final editing while ensuring technical and artistic quality and meeting production deadlines as best as possible
• Creation of different copies up to the final copy for on-air or digital broadcast
• Correct completion of production tracking sheets

- The MSO is responsible for the implementation of a technical service in the TV studio

• Technical preparation: setting up the set, checking and adjusting equipment
• media presence, establishing contribution links, recording
• Managing various recordings: remote interviews, on-set interviews, recordings of news launches, program images, etc.
• Operating equipment: Cameras, lights, players and recorders, video mixer, audio console and equipment, production automation, cloud-based production system
• Operation of production techniques: Chromakey, Virtual Studio, real set

- For graphics and motion design, he/she is responsible for the graphic illustrations for all content

• Design and create graphic elements (graphics, maps, etc.) upstream for any image production, based on the indications given by the journalists, in accordance with the conductor.
• Integrate associated sound illustrations.
• Propose illustrations, search for new ideas adapted to the context.
• Design templates for their subsequent use by other editorial team members
• Ensure the archiving of illustrations.

- He/she will carry out various tasks, such as:

• The operation of systems allowing the reception, processing and provision of external signals or files.
• Making and checking recordings.
• Management of media storage and transfer.
• Various video laboratory work (file transcoding).
• Management of preventive and first-level maintenance
• Technical support during a live TV show.

Your profile

• Experience: minimum 2-3 years in a similar position in a fast-paced multiplatform news media outlet and in at least two domains covered (ENG camera, studio, editing, graphic/motion design)
• Depending on the domain covered: great knowledge of graphic systems, editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Dalet), ENG techniques, multi-camera television and lighting techniques.
• Experience in the use of production and sound stage equipment
• Understanding of a newsroom working environment: organization and equipment (NRCS).
• General knowledge of the audio-visual industry, sensitivity to European current affairs
• Language skills: Excellent command and professional practice of Polish (C2 level). Fluent English (C1 minimum level). Proficiency in French and any additional “Euronews” languages is a plus.
• Adaptability: thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing news environment, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in meeting tight deadlines and handling unexpected challenges.
• Problem-Solving: act as a "MacGyver" figure, adept at finding creative solutions to technical or logistical obstacles encountered in the field or during production.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across borders and disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility is essential as the role may require occasional weekend and night shifts.

Further information:

• Location: Warsaw
• Contract start date: October 2024

If you meet these criteria and the position interests you, please apply online  https://jobs.euronews.com/en/our-offers/multi-skilled-operator-mso-warsaw-1264 with a CV and motivation letter. This is an equal employment opportunity, and applications will be dealt with utmost confidentiality and will be strictly reserved for the use of this specific recruitment.