About the Role
This opportunity is part of a six-month traineeship program, providing hands-on experience in a dynamic media environment. The role will rotate through various aspects of live broadcast production, field reporting and shoots, feature development, digital video production and editing, and social media operations. Trainees will engage in structured exposure to end-to-end newsroom and production workflows, becoming part of a community that operates within both editorial and technical operations roles.
The O&T department at the company manages technology and operations across the global network, supporting departments by providing production systems, engineering, IT, and transmission solutions, with main hubs in Singapore and London, and bureaus in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and set up all ancillary studio equipment daily, ensuring cameras, lighting, and teleprompters are fully operational before live news broadcasts.
- Support live audio mixing by carefully balancing multiple audio sources, maintaining clear, professional sound quality under live production pressure.
- Operate robotic camera control systems and manual jib cameras, ensuring smooth and dynamic shots during broadcasts.
- Collaborate closely with studio directors, editors, camera operators, and graphic artists to understand the integration of elements in live television and multimedia content production.
- Set up microphones and in-ear monitors for anchors, correspondents, and guests to ensure seamless communication before going on-air.
- Learn to troubleshoot and conduct basic maintenance on studio equipment, swiftly resolving issues to minimize downtime.
- Observe studio floor operations to learn how directors coordinate talent, guests, and cues between the floor and control room.
- Provide technical production support to news editorial and operations teams, ensuring their technical needs are met.
- Participate in outdoor broadcast events as needed, gaining valuable experience in field production.
Qualifications
- UAE National
- Graduated from or enrolled in the final year of an Abu Dhabi University
- Willingness to travel to London and Singapore for 2 weeks each during the traineeship
- A desire and passion to learn new skills in a broadcast media production environment
- Team player who can work independently and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams
- Ability to adapt to new environments and acquire new knowledge/skills quickly
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills for professional interaction with colleagues and external guests
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a live television broadcast environment
- Meticulous with a keen eye for detail
- Efficient multitasker
- Flexibility in working shift hours
- Completion of a studio operations/management or filming module is advantageous
Additional Information
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time. External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview as part of the selection process. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you require support throughout the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.
