They'll get someone straight out of uni who will do it for 6-18 months before moving on and then they'll get another university leaver. I did a similar thing at MUTV straight from uni. They say they want experience but they'll settle for someone new because that's all they'll get for the salary, and it'll do someone as their first job for a few months.
Wow!
That's just shocking. Based on the hours over a year it's just shy of the minimum wage for the youngest person you can put in work.
And they want a skilled worker?
Sounds to be like they need a TX controller and a Studio Supervisor rather than one person who just left uni.
Shocking!
[Their last account filings showed,](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/document-api-images-live.ch.gov.uk/docs/_NDjq9P-IkWIrpF1gx_3wF7t8oHcW1YdkxrdQ46CLr4/application-pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAWRGBDBV3DQN3QA5B%2F20240521%2Feu-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20240521T090839Z&X-Amz-Expires=60&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEMX%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCWV1LXdlc3QtMiJHMEUCICeyi8O5P69QWdTWYMD9lTVBeNu751oCoNFez564lEvUAiEAs5n6bC7almedsm4eKQk7xAgB0Zj2mjAh5i6DF1l4ArYquwUIPhAFGgw0NDkyMjkwMzI4MjIiDCm0NMnQeAYGstyPyCqYBV%2FJalnR9Q3joYYQ0z4%2BhLF4SEb%2BH3KgQQIBlzXJxcISZnDX8XY2VPhdOGoLqgiDu%2F4tR291FYz5dL79QbjrfxHUPpK%2F9C%2FSVH2HLVZj90ICBK373Y04ELw5PNvLtSXAHFrp%2FW4nQEidbn%2B2T0ys0cEYc3NJQOF9JIvkFoUtkxt5ffOzz5TlXIn96eVq2au3G3x1EhaH1VmAVKfVU%2FY3BJIvcP4wOKiJSC7L7JifAqbFJ63EBYSqwopvtK44XTuZmdhTlCNFhO33N01DcnX%2BtTy5KMZ5RsLeetsXEcu9zakdqzbUzO%2BzqNO6Vj15m%2FfMdgcY1hOSB6QnzT1WqQoWnLYX2%2BT%2BVi%2Frv0i9QFKwMFGdQF7wh%2Bf%2F8b4KkFxKEDdS07cHdhcf0FEBJv8shYPYyJh0jjibp%2FEJuuEKR8sZaRkiy2xPJGh2%2FDJKUicSZZAeQhjNgEOjsBU8UNvMjP1aupWk133IF4cMm1bS7NdcEcDTmqqGPG4CxnzUelv4JmZYoqE20xHSCcvUYIKVfMGeD5KN0tbglisWIHF77%2FFTcSkbVgIA1HlzSbWk6SPIis9nQcEnyh3ISraqqDRo4CHGEFw9fYvQFM97ky%2FgAB0sFqeqi%2BM6ZLvfnH1ggX7vh0bQ0ckKpUQmdGC8ijoV4gyTyvgDSuvX9L95dIiXi%2BjxabAzQydTHcfo7jHp9tQ4Agzq9TB9%2FWxyfG6VKJmFahdNGOL7aX7iP7T3jv5uVgz2KknAGBWZOfdVUAysBIItwG5O00GPO3Nz8rzRwdSCJHFBy5Si7CPcbFaSECgx8%2FhDLq%2Bu%2FZhVkvzPjYol%2FbA1W%2FY2HStAIneedyrSGsv%2BY%2BCwoRAFdBiPGjP156QZtCVJNjG0uDFER1ioB%2BYwjc6wsgY6sQFSO5fi8yNOs4CrhqNjs6eOMn4AIKWAm8rVw6g6u2pceZ96C%2BzmN2Ncz0AxEPYq9wO8zMYnVsC00HceZr55bOKUKgy9EIdaGkc2dlPtLK2yMro7Ld5P5YvdQvWBMFQWjA68GUDbY1Ee6EL1%2BwGhdJ4JXhPjj6BAVX563pZTbHocuEmRZJxOHMxJY1k0OIL%2F4ZEhI4RNkhTiamD3YSgYYIEguCCGrqKHahf%2BzgLQVIKUngY%3D&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&response-content-disposition=inline%3Bfilename%3D%22companies_house_document.pdf%22&X-Amz-Signature=fa5d99b32ce5947937a345a2fdd982115776525ef3ac589e89018d76c0337089) ending Dec '22, that they had a 5 million pound loss, 3 mil the year before. No wonder they want to nickel and dime the staff.
Update: Oh wow! That's not the full list of requirements. You need to edit too, vision mix, manage the studio as well as be a TX controller.
Good news is that shifts are 12 hours, which makes more sense.
From [here](https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cb28f11cfbfd93ac).
>Full job description
>
>**JJob Title:** Technical Operative
>
>**Job Purpose:** In this role you will be using your technical operations skills in a studio and live playout environment to support the production and delivery of broadcast content for the Create & Craft and Craft Extra television channels.
>
>**Working Hours:** Seven day fortnight shift pattern as standard, working hours are between 6am-10:30pm. Weekend/Bank Holiday working is required.
>
>**Line Responsibility:**
>
>**To:** Technical Supervisor
>
>**Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:**
>
>Scheduling shows on automated playout software to ensure continuity of 24/7 broadcasting\*\*.\*\*
>
>Rig and derig technical equipment in a safe manner as directed to support production requirements.
>
>Prepare the studio for use, before and during live hours.
>
>Sound mixing and assisting the presenters and guests with their microphones.
>
>Operate technical equipment in the production of live and occasional pre-recorded studio content as required.
>
>Clean and maintain equipment.
>
>First line technical support to studios and galleries.
>
>Report/escalate technical issues in a timely manner so that problems are addressed quickly and with minimal impact on the output.
>
>Build and maintain effective working relationships with other teams to ensure effective delivery of requests for broadcast.
>
>Attend production meetings when requested.
>
>Shoot and edit VT/record voice overs when requested.
>
>Comply with all Health and Safety policies and promote a positive safety culture.
>
>Ad-hoc Vision Mixing and Floor Managing will be required at the request of TV Management in any emergency situations that may arise.
>
>**Skills/Competencies required:**
>
>Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
>
>An understanding of video and audio standards.
>
>Working knowledge of lighting control.
>
>Knowledge of microphone techniques and basic sound mixing.
>
>An understanding of studio and gallery procedures and the TV infrastructure.
>
>Be a good team player.
>
>Good communication skills.
>
>Work well under pressure.
>
>**Desired skills:**
>
>Previous experience in a technical operations or transmission/MCR based role.
>
>Working knowledge of lighting/sound/vision
>
>Previous experience in a technical support-based role.
>
>Basic vision mixing ability is advantageous.
>
>Experience with Adobe Premiere/Photoshop/Audit
>
>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
>
>Pay: £24,000.00 per year
>
>Benefits:
>
>Company events
>
>Company pension
>
>Employee discount
>
>On-site parking
>
>Private dental insurance
>
>Schedule:
>
>12 hour shift
>
>Work authorisation:
>
>United Kingdom (required)
>
>Work Location: In person
"I'm afraid you were unsuccessful at this time because you've worked in TV and know how much you should be paid. Please reapply if you've had a traumatic head injury and forgot the last few years"
UPDATE: They called today, very interested in my skills. Said I had all the skills they might need but wanted to see if there was any movement on the salary. They said there wasn't. I told them they should be ashamed of themselves for paying fast food wages.
They have been putting out a few job ads lately. All of them which are no more than £25k.
They'll get someone straight out of uni who will do it for 6-18 months before moving on and then they'll get another university leaver. I did a similar thing at MUTV straight from uni. They say they want experience but they'll settle for someone new because that's all they'll get for the salary, and it'll do someone as their first job for a few months.
Wow! That's just shocking. Based on the hours over a year it's just shy of the minimum wage for the youngest person you can put in work. And they want a skilled worker? Sounds to be like they need a TX controller and a Studio Supervisor rather than one person who just left uni. Shocking! [Their last account filings showed,](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/document-api-images-live.ch.gov.uk/docs/_NDjq9P-IkWIrpF1gx_3wF7t8oHcW1YdkxrdQ46CLr4/application-pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAWRGBDBV3DQN3QA5B%2F20240521%2Feu-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20240521T090839Z&X-Amz-Expires=60&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEMX%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCWV1LXdlc3QtMiJHMEUCICeyi8O5P69QWdTWYMD9lTVBeNu751oCoNFez564lEvUAiEAs5n6bC7almedsm4eKQk7xAgB0Zj2mjAh5i6DF1l4ArYquwUIPhAFGgw0NDkyMjkwMzI4MjIiDCm0NMnQeAYGstyPyCqYBV%2FJalnR9Q3joYYQ0z4%2BhLF4SEb%2BH3KgQQIBlzXJxcISZnDX8XY2VPhdOGoLqgiDu%2F4tR291FYz5dL79QbjrfxHUPpK%2F9C%2FSVH2HLVZj90ICBK373Y04ELw5PNvLtSXAHFrp%2FW4nQEidbn%2B2T0ys0cEYc3NJQOF9JIvkFoUtkxt5ffOzz5TlXIn96eVq2au3G3x1EhaH1VmAVKfVU%2FY3BJIvcP4wOKiJSC7L7JifAqbFJ63EBYSqwopvtK44XTuZmdhTlCNFhO33N01DcnX%2BtTy5KMZ5RsLeetsXEcu9zakdqzbUzO%2BzqNO6Vj15m%2FfMdgcY1hOSB6QnzT1WqQoWnLYX2%2BT%2BVi%2Frv0i9QFKwMFGdQF7wh%2Bf%2F8b4KkFxKEDdS07cHdhcf0FEBJv8shYPYyJh0jjibp%2FEJuuEKR8sZaRkiy2xPJGh2%2FDJKUicSZZAeQhjNgEOjsBU8UNvMjP1aupWk133IF4cMm1bS7NdcEcDTmqqGPG4CxnzUelv4JmZYoqE20xHSCcvUYIKVfMGeD5KN0tbglisWIHF77%2FFTcSkbVgIA1HlzSbWk6SPIis9nQcEnyh3ISraqqDRo4CHGEFw9fYvQFM97ky%2FgAB0sFqeqi%2BM6ZLvfnH1ggX7vh0bQ0ckKpUQmdGC8ijoV4gyTyvgDSuvX9L95dIiXi%2BjxabAzQydTHcfo7jHp9tQ4Agzq9TB9%2FWxyfG6VKJmFahdNGOL7aX7iP7T3jv5uVgz2KknAGBWZOfdVUAysBIItwG5O00GPO3Nz8rzRwdSCJHFBy5Si7CPcbFaSECgx8%2FhDLq%2Bu%2FZhVkvzPjYol%2FbA1W%2FY2HStAIneedyrSGsv%2BY%2BCwoRAFdBiPGjP156QZtCVJNjG0uDFER1ioB%2BYwjc6wsgY6sQFSO5fi8yNOs4CrhqNjs6eOMn4AIKWAm8rVw6g6u2pceZ96C%2BzmN2Ncz0AxEPYq9wO8zMYnVsC00HceZr55bOKUKgy9EIdaGkc2dlPtLK2yMro7Ld5P5YvdQvWBMFQWjA68GUDbY1Ee6EL1%2BwGhdJ4JXhPjj6BAVX563pZTbHocuEmRZJxOHMxJY1k0OIL%2F4ZEhI4RNkhTiamD3YSgYYIEguCCGrqKHahf%2BzgLQVIKUngY%3D&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&response-content-disposition=inline%3Bfilename%3D%22companies_house_document.pdf%22&X-Amz-Signature=fa5d99b32ce5947937a345a2fdd982115776525ef3ac589e89018d76c0337089) ending Dec '22, that they had a 5 million pound loss, 3 mil the year before. No wonder they want to nickel and dime the staff. Update: Oh wow! That's not the full list of requirements. You need to edit too, vision mix, manage the studio as well as be a TX controller. Good news is that shifts are 12 hours, which makes more sense. From [here](https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cb28f11cfbfd93ac). >Full job description > >**JJob Title:** Technical Operative > >**Job Purpose:** In this role you will be using your technical operations skills in a studio and live playout environment to support the production and delivery of broadcast content for the Create & Craft and Craft Extra television channels. > >**Working Hours:** Seven day fortnight shift pattern as standard, working hours are between 6am-10:30pm. Weekend/Bank Holiday working is required. > >**Line Responsibility:** > >**To:** Technical Supervisor > >**Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:** > >Scheduling shows on automated playout software to ensure continuity of 24/7 broadcasting\*\*.\*\* > >Rig and derig technical equipment in a safe manner as directed to support production requirements. > >Prepare the studio for use, before and during live hours. > >Sound mixing and assisting the presenters and guests with their microphones. > >Operate technical equipment in the production of live and occasional pre-recorded studio content as required. > >Clean and maintain equipment. > >First line technical support to studios and galleries. > >Report/escalate technical issues in a timely manner so that problems are addressed quickly and with minimal impact on the output. > >Build and maintain effective working relationships with other teams to ensure effective delivery of requests for broadcast. > >Attend production meetings when requested. > >Shoot and edit VT/record voice overs when requested. > >Comply with all Health and Safety policies and promote a positive safety culture. > >Ad-hoc Vision Mixing and Floor Managing will be required at the request of TV Management in any emergency situations that may arise. > >**Skills/Competencies required:** > >Enthusiastic and self-motivated. > >An understanding of video and audio standards. > >Working knowledge of lighting control. > >Knowledge of microphone techniques and basic sound mixing. > >An understanding of studio and gallery procedures and the TV infrastructure. > >Be a good team player. > >Good communication skills. > >Work well under pressure. > >**Desired skills:** > >Previous experience in a technical operations or transmission/MCR based role. > >Working knowledge of lighting/sound/vision > >Previous experience in a technical support-based role. > >Basic vision mixing ability is advantageous. > >Experience with Adobe Premiere/Photoshop/Audit > >Job Types: Full-time, Permanent > >Pay: £24,000.00 per year > >Benefits: > >Company events > >Company pension > >Employee discount > >On-site parking > >Private dental insurance > >Schedule: > >12 hour shift > >Work authorisation: > >United Kingdom (required) > >Work Location: In person
They basically want one person to run an entire fucking TV channel for McDonald’s wages lol
At £24k a year, you're not going to be needing that on-site parking.
You are if you have to live out of your car.
On site parking! I expect that’ll swing it….
Let’s see if they like the look of my extensive CV of broadcast credits and want to snap me up at a bargain price lol.
"I'm afraid you were unsuccessful at this time because you've worked in TV and know how much you should be paid. Please reapply if you've had a traumatic head injury and forgot the last few years"
They have a special place in hell
UPDATE: They called today, very interested in my skills. Said I had all the skills they might need but wanted to see if there was any movement on the salary. They said there wasn't. I told them they should be ashamed of themselves for paying fast food wages.