0Playout Operator (Operations Engineer) ARD Broadcasting Center Das Erste (m/f/d)
Hessischer Rundfunk | Germany | 60xxx Frankfurt am Main | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 13.07.2026 on stepstone.de

Playout Operator (Operations Engineer) ARD Broadcasting Center Das Erste (m/f/d)

Branch: Theatre, film and televisio... Branch: Theatre, film and television productions


Hessische Rundfunk is Hessen's largest media company and part of the ARD. With our diverse offerings on radio, television, social media and online, we contribute significantly to the diversity of opinion and media in Germany and thus promote an open, democratic society. Different perspectives, experiences and realities of life shape our programme offers and are the basis of our cooperation. The ARD-Sendezentrum is the technical centre for the implementation of the ARD-Community programme The First and the ARD Programme Directorate in Munich. As an organizational unit in the ARD star point, the transmission center controls all processes - from the supply and testing of the linear and non-linear transmission material to the final technical and content processing of the emission. For the position “Playout-Operator” (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d) – responsible for the technical control of the transmission sequence of Das Erste – we are looking for an active, reliable support for our team at the next possible time (limited for 3 years). In this function, you work directly with the central transmission line and other ARD units and ensure a coherent and trouble-free program appearance for our viewers. Playout operator (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d) (operator*in) The First You love to keep an overview and take responsibility, even if it gets hectic? Do you think forward-looking, act fast and safe and also keep quiet during live operation? Then you are right with us! !

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

Control and monitoring of all technical systems and systems to ensure smooth and trouble-free transmission operation at any time Responsible coordination of all external live deliveries as well as ensuring a smooth technical overall sequence Sovereign and solution-oriented action in technical disturbances and current events in close coordination with internal and external interfaces Ensuring continuous and reliable information for viewers through professional onscreen communication Examination and quality assurance of incoming content deliveries with regard to their technical transmittance and preparation for linear and non-linear playout The activity requires a continuous presence at the site; Remote work is not possible in this function.

Complete study of image, sound or communication technology or completed training in media design Image and sound Knowledge and practical experience in broadcasting, studio technology or live production Embossed technical understanding and joy in working with complex technical systems and their interfaces Ideally experience in handling IT-based transmission and playout systems Willingness to work in the distributed 24/7 shift service, including weekends and holidays You appear safe and friendly, communicate clearly and empathically and keep an overview even in stressful situations. Decisions make you think and quick. You are conscientious, structured, independent and at the same time have a high team capacity. Reliability, commitment, flexibility and resilience are obvious to you.

Compensation under the collective agreement of Hessischer Rundfunk 31 days holiday and health days An extensive educational programme and individual further development possibilities A job ticket with good access to public transport Family-friendly offers for the reconciliation of work and private life (including kita, childcare, family allowance) Offers in the context of occupational health management That's not all. What else we have to offer can be found here. The position shall be fixed for three years without the need for a substantive reason. Due to collective agreements, no employment relationship with Hessischer Rundfunk may have existed for a contract conclusion. Appropriate applications cannot be taken into account. We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. Therefore, we welcome applications from people of all biographies and identities, regardless of gender, age, origin, disability, sexual orientation, cultural, family or social backgrounds. Less women work in the area of the advertised job, so we welcome women's applications. Parttime employment is also possible for fulltime jobs. People with disabilities are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. .

Location

ava Hessischer Rundfunk
Bertramstr. 8, 60320  Frankfurt am Main
Germany

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