Technical Manager
Gravity Media
Job Summary
Join our team as a Technical Manager at our Remote Production Centre in Westworks. This role is responsible for the technical standards of the output, working in partnership with clients to interpret production requirements, support execution plans, and communicate needs to wider teams. You will 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.
Must Have
- Accountable and responsible for the technical standards of output.
- Supervisor in charge on shift of crew and staff within the production.
- Oversee the rig and operation of technical equipment across the production.
- Ensure minimum standards are met within gallery spaces.
- Bridge the gap between on-site and remote teams for a joined up client experience.
- Deliver technical schematic explainers and associated documentation.
- Work in partnership with the Resource and Production Management team.
- Efficient management of equipment failure to ensure minimal disruption.
- Provide daily Tech Logs for each production and track ongoing issues.
- Actively monitor the operational crew’s performance.
- Provide feedback on kit, crew and workflows.
- Responsible for health & safety including risk assessments, first aid & fire safety.
- Excellent knowledge of Outside Broadcasting and facilities.
- Technical understanding of all disciplines.
- Ability to work under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage Client 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-based environment.
- Understanding time management when working on site and during project planning.
- Calm and composed attitude with the ability to make calculated decisions under pressure.
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.
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 technical understanding of all disciplines.
- Ability to work under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to manage Client 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-based environment.
- 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