Technical Operator, STV News (9 month Fixed Term Contract covering Maternity Leave) - #2179469

ABOUT US

STV’s exciting vision is to become Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than 70% of Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. STV has expanded its audience even further by introducing an audio division, with STV Radio - a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station – which launched in Jan’ 2026.

From bases across the UK, STV’s content production arm, STV Studios, creates world-class entertainment for UK and international networks and streamers, including Apple TV+ drama Criminal Record, global phenomenon LEGO Masters and BBC police drama Blue Lights. 

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Technical Operator to join the STV News team based in Glasgow on a 9-month fixed term contract covering a period of Maternity Leave. This role will work in a live studio and news environment and operate the technical facilities required to produce the daily news output across multiple platforms for STV News.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vision control of Studio Cameras and operation of camera robotics systems.
• Dub programme material to various formats as required
• News Production using Ross News Automation systems (where installed) within the studio galleries
• News Production and Operations using Avid Ingest and Playout systems
• Competency Directing/Vision Mixing Local News Bulletins
• Competency Sound Mixing News and Current Affairs programming where applicable
• Competency Sound Mixing Local News Bulletins
• Set up and maintain Comms feeds for remote and local lives
• Setup, modify and operate the studio talk back systems
• Setup, modify and operate studio sound systems including wired/radio mics, IEM and Foldback
• Prepare captions on a caption generator as required
• Occasional camera work as required
• Produce maps on the graphics equipment as required
• Compile a quality log of all material transmitted
• Housekeep ingest and playout server storage
• First line maintenance of gallery and studio equipment
• Log and rectify faults and quality control issues
• Undertake news operations work as required including news traffic operations
• Support the Technical Resource Organiser in technical issues with Dejero live systems and remote field delivery of material from Multimedia Journalists
• Support for Output (digital and social) Team in the production of video and graphics content for web
• Assist in any other aspects of the work of the company as reasonably required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable understanding of Avid Editing, Ingest and Playout system
• Demonstrable understanding of Avid iNews Newsroom system or Adobe Premiere Pro
• Informed interest and understanding of news and current affairs and video/audio equipment is essential
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and Internet (desktop and mobile)
• Understanding of the provision of news output across multiple platforms
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately within a live television environment
• Self motivation and strong interpersonal skills required to build productive relationships with colleagues, internal departments and external stakeholders
• Confident communication and ability to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Determination and drive to succeed and to overcome obstacles
• HNC in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred
• HND/ Degree in Television Operations or Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred

BENEFITS

There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you:

• 25 days leave and 9 public holidays per annum and an extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Access to occupational health service.
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.

To apply please email a full CV & cover letter to [email protected] by 11 November 2026

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 

Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing [email protected].