Audio Operator I

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major multimedia company in the UK seeks an audio technician to perform live mixing for productions. Candidates should have at least two years of TV production experience and knowledge of production equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment and collaborating with event teams. The role demands strong communication and adaptability, with possible night and weekend shifts. Competitive flexibility and contributions to training programs are also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years practical TV production or related experience.
• Knowledge of TV production equipment and technology.
• Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform live mixing of audio signals for events.
• Utilize technical equipment to support multiple production needs.
• Troubleshoot technical broadcast equipment.

Skills

Audio mixing

Technical troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

Tools

Audio mixing consoles

O365

Smartsheet

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform live mixing of audio signals within a REMI live event production that meets ESPN standards of 5.1 surround, loudness and quality. Elements can include talent mics, music, sound effects, replay devices, and natural sounds.
• Utilize signal flow, mixing techniques, and technical equipment to support multiple simultaneous streams and production needs.
• Apply a basic understanding of audio principles, practices, and implementation, including microphone types, EQ and compression, surround versus stereo audio.
• Troubleshoot technical broadcast equipment, solve workflow issues, and communicate issues and resolutions effectively.
• Participate in training programs—physical, classroom, virtual—to continue career development and to keep up with relevant equipment and workflow changes.
• Collaborate across the enterprise to plan the needs of the Event Operations team for specific productions.
• Contribute to administrative work on various platforms such as O365 and Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years practical TV production or related experience at the small to medium broadcast market, digital/streaming platform, and/or comparable collegiate broadcast level.
• Knowledge of all TV production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including audio mixing consoles, signal flow concepts, equalizers/compressors, metering concepts, audio/video routers, intercom systems, signal conversion equipment, communication panels, and microphones/IFB.
• Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently, and support simultaneous projects.
• Scheduling flexibility, including the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication, customer service, organizational, computer, and planning skills.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Live on‑air mixing experience using industry standard equipment.
• Proficiency with broadcast equipment and technology, including audio consoles, signal flow, compressors, metering, routers, intercoms, and microphones (vendors such as Lawo, Riedel, RTS, Unity, Waves, Evertz, Glensound, and Sennheiser).
• Understanding of complex technical workflows within a fixed facility and interconnectivity with remote equipment and sites.
• Basic ability to build a digital audio console file from scratch based on production needs and requests.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, and Smartsheet.
• Experience with non‑traditional production models, including Remote Integrated productions, Remote Controlled productions, and All‑in‑One productions.
• Exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Education

High School, Vocational Diploma, or Equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Studio/Television Production, or related field

Additional Information

Must be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends.