JUNIOR BROADCAST PRODUCER, BOILER ROOM
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE WILL CLOSE 10:00AM 29 MARCH 2024. Unfortunately, we do not sponsor visas and will require all applicants to have right to work within the UK, with the ability to access the London office twice a week.
WHO WE ARE
Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, opening a keyhole into London’s underground. Since 2010, we’ve built a unique archive spanning over 8,000 performances by more than 5,000 artists across 200 cities. Connecting local scenes to the wider world.
Today, we remain true to that history. Everything we do is rooted in the energy of club culture and its ability to cultivate community. We tell the stories from the fringes, tapping overlooked scenes from all corners of the globe.
It’s our mission to nurture the next generation of innovators. We support artists, both emerging and established, by providing them the space to showcase their sound and message. We work closely with a diverse and ever-expanding network of collaborators on our events, broadcasts, grant scheme, mix series, documentaries and more.
Our global events are dedicated to fostering a culture of solidarity: open dance floors where music, ideas and people meet. We are dedicated to building a digital archive of cutting-edge music content that is accessible to everyone and anyone, regardless of location.
OUR WORKPLACE
Diversity is more than a commitment at Boiler Room — it is the foundation of what we do. We foster an inclusive working environment, striving to create a safe and comfortable space for all. We promote fairness and practise mutual respect toward all our employees.
Boiler Room has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind; this includes but is not limited to: racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and ageism. As an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage all those who are suitably qualified for the role to apply; particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector, including but not limited to womxn, POC, differently-abled and LGBTQI people.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Boiler Room is looking for a Junior Broadcast Producer to join our Events and Broadcast Production team with a focus on audio pre and post production.
The Events & Broadcast Production team is responsible for Boiler Room’s event production and video + audio capture of our events around the world. The team currently consists of producers, editors, a production manager and VP Event Production. The Junior Broadcast Producer will assist the team by operating broadcast audio and helping rig equipment on site at events, mixing down audio recordings after events and assisting with the pre production planning for broadcast events.
We are looking for an individual who is experienced in using DAWs for both editing and multitrack recording audio, operating a variety of digital mixing desks at events, a good knowledge of current DJ equipment and have all-round competency relating to live audio. They will work across video production, both on-site and in pre and post production, so knowledge and experience of digital cameras, filmmaking / photography and digital video signal flow will be beneficial, although training will be provided. The role is full-time and based out of our London office here in Hackney. There will be an expectation for this individual to travel frequently both domestically and internationally, so we need someone who is flexible with working 1-2 weekends a month and happy to travel internationally 1-2 times a month (with time off in lieu).
MAIN DUTIES
Audio
Operate broadcast digital audio mixing desks and make multitrack recording of events using a DAW (digital audio workstation)
Mix down audio content from Boiler Room’s events around the world
Ensure audio recordings are labelled and archived correctly
Maintain and update guidelines for how audio is mixed on site and mixed down as part of the post production process
Liaise with local production teams to ensure audio is recorded properly and shared post event
Provide audio support to video editors
Ensure Boiler Room’s in house audio equipment is maintained and upgraded where necessary
Provide insight and advice into best audio practices at Boiler Room events
Setup sound system and DJ equipment for Boiler Room’s studio shows
Video
Work with Boiler Room’s broadcast producers to create camera plans for events
Aid in the remote production of international events
Ensure all information pertaining to projects is tracked and updated on Trello (workflow software) + Google drive
Attend pre production meetings
Deliver the general Broadcast Solution on site alongside the event Broadcast Producer/Director.
Operate vision mixing equipment and video recorders
Ensure the handover of recorded Video and Audio to Post Production as part of the archiving process.
Ensure Boiler Room’s in house video equipment is maintained and upgraded where necessary.
Help keep the store room tidy and organised after each event and during the working week at the office.
WHO YOU ARE
Experience using DAW (digital audio mixing desks) to record and edit audio in a professional capacity. We’re keen to chat with candidates who have worked in live music spaces, event production, venues and music hire companies
Good knowledge of professional DJ equipment is a must. Setting up equipment and being able to troubleshoot technical issues, under pressure at events is a key part of the role.
Ability to work long hours, weekends and travel internationally. Boiler Room provides TOIL for all employees that are required to travel for work. There will be an expectation to work weekends (1-2 times a month) and travel internationally (1-2 times a month)
Required to communicate regularly with our internal teams (Touring and Marketing) and external stakeholders (venue and event partners etc), so excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner is a must
Knowledge and experience of digital cameras, filmmaking / photography or digital video signal flow
WORKING AT BOILER ROOM
EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrable passion and understanding of the Boiler Room brand and vision
Be focused and in line with achieving your department’s quarterly objectives
Facilitate inter-departmental collaboration as well as supporting your team across a variety of projects with different timelines and urgency
Be proactive
Attend a variety of meetings, including project-specific stand-ups, weekly department planning and company-wide updates, managing your time wisely
Be adaptable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
Participate in a personal development programme and peer review
SKILLS
Communicate effectively in verbal and written English
Excellent computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel and Google Drive
Present and discuss ideas clearly, and to help translate concepts to the wider team in a detailed and methodical manner
Ability to work autonomously and with initiative
KNOWLEDGE
Be an expert in your field
Demonstrate an understanding of best practices in your field
Demonstrate an understanding of latest industry standard including;
trends
tools and software
appropriate national and international standards
Be open to training and development
ATTITUDE
Be a brand ambassador for Boiler Room; ensuring everything you do at Boiler Room is in line with our manifesto and vision
Be open to feedback from your team to benefit personal/project development and learning
To promote teamwork and to ensure effective working relations and communication across the whole company
Encourage a tolerant working environment and champion diversity within the workplace
Note: This job description could change and evolve over time to meet the needs of the business.
OUR HIRING PROCESS
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE WILL CLOSE 10:00AM 29 MARCH 2024. Unfortunately, we do not sponsor visas and will require all applicants to have right to work within the UK, with the ability to access the London office twice a week.
If you are successful and shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted via email using the address with which you applied.
