Technical Manager

Gravity Media Group; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee technical standards at their Remote Production Centre. Responsibilities include managing production crews, ensuring equipment operation, and maintaining high-quality client experiences. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of Outside Broadcasting and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in Outside Broadcasting.
• Ability to manage client demands efficiently.
• Experience in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production crews effectively.
• Oversee technical standards and equipment during production.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are met.
• Maintain daily technical logs.

Skills

Outside Broadcasting knowledge

Technical understanding

Problem-solving skills

Technical schematic proficiency

Analytical competencies

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Join our team as a Technical Manager at our Remote Production Centre in Westworks. Lead technical standards, oversee production crews, manage equipment, and ensure seamless client experiences. Ideal for professionals with strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and experience in Outside Broadcasting.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

WHAT WE DO

Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

OUR PEOPLE

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

JOB TITLE: Technical Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

A BRIEF SUMMARY

This role, based at our Remote Production Centre at Westworks and is responsible for the technical standards of the output. It works in partnership with clients to interpret production requirements, support plans for execution and communicate these needs to wider teams.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

• Accountable and responsible for the technical standards of output.
• Supervisor in charge on shift of crew and staff within the production. Being the central point of contact for clients.
• Oversee the rig and operation of technical equipment across the production ensuring all crew have what they need in MCR, vision, replay and edit, ready for production in a timely manner.
• Ensure minimum standards are met within gallery spaces from kit preparation to cleanliness and presentation.
• Bridge the gap between on-site and remote teams to ensure a joined up client experience.
• Deliver technical schematic explainers and associated documentation as required.
• Work in partnership with the Resource and Production Management team, to ensure efficient utilisation of all technical and human resources.
• Efficient management of equipment failure to ensure minimal disruption to transmissions.
• Provide daily Tech Logs for each production and track any ongoing issue to resolution.
• Actively monitor the operational crew’s performance, ensuring the assigned crew is maintaining the highest standard of delivery and production goals are achieved.
• Providing feedback on kit, crew and workflows, to ensure the most seamless possible productions.
• Responsible for health & safety including the implementation of risk assessments, first aid & fire safety.
• Other duties as required.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF

• Excellent knowledge of Outside Broadcasting and facilities in all its forms.
• A technicalunderstanding of all disciplines.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
• The abilityto manageClient demands whilst delivering operational deadlines.
• Strong analytical, technical, financial and logistical competencies.
• Proficiency in planning and drawing software.
• Ability to work within a corporate, team-basedenvironment.
• Understanding time management when working on site and during the project planning process.
• A calm and composed attitude with the ability to make calculated decisions in a timely fashion and under pressure