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Do you have a proven knowledge of sound engineering and the working of sound equipment? Are you passionate about Drama? Ready for the opportunity to progress your career? If you have a basic knowledge of sound equipment and a full understanding of the role of a ‘pole boom operator’ then this could be the role for you.

Multi award-winning drama series about the staff and patients at the Holby City Emergency Department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives whilst tackling many controversial and taboo issues. Through great writing and visual flair the show balances gritty realism with high drama to keep its millions of dedicated viewers coming back for more, on-screen and on-line, week in week out.

Becoming an integral member of the Sound Department of a Continuous Drama is relentlessly challenging and diverse. Refining your ingenuity and problem solving to keep the show rolling.

We’re looking for a highly motivated individual for this junior role within the sound department. The Sound Trainee will provide a basic level of support to the sound team for duties relating to day to day filming.

Following appropriate training, assist the team in their performance of general operational duties including:

• Provide overall on set assistance to the sound department in studio and on location in what is a practical and administrative role.
• Assist on location shoots with rigging, de-rigging and operation of audio equipment, liaising with the actors where necessary under the instruction senior colleagues. You will study and develop the skills of a pole boom operator often under potentially stressful situations
• Develop an understanding of Sound Mixers equipment with the ability to locate and deliver to set.
• You will be required at times to help capture additional coverage using boom mics and spend time on set during rehearsals spotting and solving noise problems.
• Filling out reports and keeping notes if required as well as handling daily rushes and delivering them to the edit.
• Understand basic Health and Safety requirements and make sure equipment is suitable for use, stored safely, cables matted etc.
• To make sure you have everything to support the department during the shoot, develop your own system for rechargeable battery management and place consumables orders when stocks are low. This will require reading callsheets and forward planning.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following –

• Proven knowledge or interest in sound engineering and equipment
• A basic understanding of relevant Health & Safety guidelines and Legislation
• Willingness to learn and enthusiasm for the craft of sound
• Experience of carrying out instructions with great accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience of working under pressure in stressful situations
• Possess a level of physical stamina required for the role of pole boom operator
• Punctuality is essential as the sound department is a close working team and lateness effects the smooth running of the department.
• Experience of dealing with a range of individuals
• A valid and clean driving licence
• Knowledge and passion for Continuing Drama, especially Casualty

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

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For this role / Ar gyfer y swydd yma:

Welsh language skills are not necessary / Nid yw sgiliau yn yr iaith Gymraeg yn angenrheidiol

Contracts: 2 x 10 Month FTC / Attachments

Band: A

Location: BBC Roath Lock, Cardiff Bay

**Please note that this is a standard Studios Production contract and potentially can involve up to 55 hours per week **

We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us on [email protected] with ref: BBC/TP/224227/66941 in the subject.

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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.