Commentary Coordinator

Location: Chiswick Park, London

Model: Onsite

General Summary:
The Commentary Coordinator is responsible for following agreed procedures, meeting client expectations, and ensuring that the Live Commentary requirements are adhered to during linear and digital live broadcasts and productions. The Commentary Coordinator will work as a bridge of communication between the Nordic Regions, the London Hub, and the Paris Hub.

The role involves providing direction to Audio Engineers, MCR, Ingest, and Live Operators about Commentary needs, as well as escalating technical issues in the region or the local facility to the appropriate teams.

The Commentary Coordinator is the point of contact for all special linear and digital commentary requests and oversees the creation of efficient workflows between local offices and hubs, engineering, linear, and digital broadcast teams, taking into consideration BAU and big events requirements, among which:

• Multi-local event-based commentary projects
• Local one-off requests
• Commentary positions

The role interacts with editorial, scheduling, commentary, engineering, digital, and linear teams across Technology Hubs and offices to centralize requests and share key information to contribute to delivering the best product to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with commentators and planners in territory and in-house
• Escalate and help solve any technical issues that might arise during line-up by engaging with the appropriate technical departments
• Execute correct procedures for the live broadcast in cooperation with Live Team, Ingest MCR Operators, Live TX Operators, and Engineering
• Liaise with MCR Operators, Live Technical Operators, and Engineering, as well as Production during a live broadcast/commentated event
• Update resource scheduling system when and as required
• Report issues for follow-up and provide any external reports required for the events
• Maintain a high level of reliability on live broadcasts and productions and continuously keep skills honed and up to date with business needs

Requirements:

• Proven experience working in a live broadcast environment, preferably with production experience
• Excellent communicator, forward-thinker and action-oriented person
• Good understanding of audio workflow and production knowledge
• Ability to manage time and keep an organized approach especially under tight schedules
• Flexibility and adaptability to different demands of the international business
• An interest in sports is beneficial

Metrics:

• Working across 10,000+ live broadcasts/feeds per annum
• Working across 20 markets with Eurosport channels
• Reporting into and working in a department of 25+ people

Next steps: After submitting CV, chosen candidates will receive an email from us inviting them to a 15-minute call to discuss the role and their expectations.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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