Operates television equipment to record, edit, mix and prepare material for broadcast.

Selects and sets up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusts and monitors their operation.

• Works indoors in editing and production studios.

Works in adequately heated and ventilated spaces.

• Physical demand is up to a medium demand range.
• Standing and walking about the location is frequently required.
• Sitting at an editing or mixing desk is frequently necessary.
• Stretching and reaching across is likely to be occasional when setting up editing and mixing equipment.
• Bending is likely when setting up editing and mixing equipment.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling is unlikely to be a significant component of this job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is unlikely to be a significant component of this job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely.
• Lifting, carrying and holding is likely to occur on a frequent basis but is unlikely to exceed the medium physical demand range.
• Repetitive movements are likely to be necessary when operating editing and mixing controls.
• Driving is not required.
• Use of hand-held objects, equipment and power tools will include a range of television recording, editing and mixing equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, decision-making, problem-solving and communication skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions, on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.