Online Operations Agent
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
£27.50p/h PAYE
Start Date:
07 Jul, 2025
Job Summary
A leading global social media and technology company is seeking a Monitoring Specialist – Broadcast Operations to support scaled operations across its family of digital platforms. This role will focus on the real-time monitoring and technical support of high-profile Live broadcasts, ensuring seamless execution for premier partners.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in video operations, streaming or broadcast technology, and thrive in fast-paced environments. You’ll be instrumental in troubleshooting issues, escalating them to the right teams, and collaborating across technical and operational stakeholders to deliver flawless Live experiences.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor top-tier Live broadcasts across the company’s suite of social and video platforms
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Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate broadcast issues in real-time to internal technical teams
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Work closely with Technical Analysts, Engineering, Operations, and Partnerships teams
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Conduct initial investigations and root cause analysis of broadcast disruptions
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Lead projects from planning through execution, ensuring timelines and quality benchmarks are met
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Provide ongoing status updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency on deliverables and issues
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Maintain strong documentation and workflow processes to support continuous improvement
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Proactively flag risks and contribute to mitigation strategies in Live operations
Deliverables
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Consistent, high-quality monitoring and support of Live broadcasts
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Timely escalation and resolution of technical issues
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Clear and effective communication with stakeholders
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Ownership and successful execution of operational projects
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Regular reporting on progress, challenges, and improvements
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Strengthened cross-functional collaboration and operational visibility
Required Skills & Experience
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2+ years of experience in video content operations, broadcast operations, or related media/tech environments
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Solid understanding of Live streaming workflows, streaming software, and broadcast technologies
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Technical familiarity with contribution pipelines, transcoding, signal paths, and closed captions
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Experience in real-time network monitoring and troubleshooting within a Live environment
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Strong multitasking and project management skills in fast-paced settings
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Flexibility to work variable shifts, including potential overtime during major events
Preferred Background
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Experience with large-scale social media, streaming platforms, or OTT video services
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Previous work in studios, media networks, or digital video production environments
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Hands-on experience supporting high-visibility Live broadcasts
This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the most influential digital platforms in the world, helping deliver cutting-edge Live experiences at global scale.
Client Description
Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.
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Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.