Job Description

The Vision Mixer crafts a programme from the Studio Director's vision and the Producers’ rundown by cutting live and recorded programmes using a variety of transition methods and multi-sources, cameras, servers, outsourcers, server…etc.

Responsible for all areas of the production, including live rolling news, outside broadcasts and feature programmes. The Vision Mixer Operator operates a large and complex piece of gallery equipment and has a strong technical understating on the workings of television equipment. Working in a fast-paced Breaking News channel, you will need to be switched at speed, accurately and be always alerted for 24/7 breaking news environments, complex setups will need to be recalled, understood and at times to help built from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a large and complex Vision Mixer desk. Cutting between sources as directed or independently if asked to by the director.
• The ability to act calmly under very real pressure to deliver a clean output.
• Using the Vision Mixer desk to optimize the output's strengths. Control of inserts to in-vision monitors and a large video wall.
• You may be asked to deputise for the Studio Director in their absence.
• Creation of special effects such as multiple boxed pictures, via the Vision Mixer desk or other machinery.
• Knowledge of how the Vision Mixer desk works and all television equipment.
• Perform functionality checks on Vision Mixer desk.
• Ability to work in different shift pattern that covers 24 hours rota.

Key Skills, Experience and Education

• BA in media related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity at a large channel, gaining a wide experience of vision mixing on a number of different production formats.
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and good in English.
• Proven commitment to making innovative television news.
• Ability to apply knowledge to a vision-mixing product and obtain the highest quality output.
• Ability to maintain a consistent programe style.
• Proactive approach committed to continuous improvement and self-motivated.
• An effective communicator.
• The ability to anticipate and react quickly and to use your initiative in many situations arising from this type of production.
• In depth knowledge of vision mixing software and equipment.
• Should ideally be familiar with Grass Valley mixers and DVE operation.
• High levels of concentration to deliver a smooth production under high work pressure.