We are recruiting!

We’re looking to expand our hire desk team to work alongside our commercial director and project managers.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience working on a broadcast hire desk or in a related industry and will handle incoming enquiries for audio, RF/wireless broadcast camera equipment hires for the broadcasting industry. You will be required to be commercially aware and identify, arrange and manage the enquiries in a timely, polite and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities:

• Dealing with telephone enquiries relating to the hire of broadcast equipment.
• Liaising and developing operational relationships with existing clients.
• Pursuing business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Quoting, arranging and managing bookings.
• Organising logistics and equipment prep engineers to ensure the smooth operation for hires.

Must haves

• The candidate must be an organised self-starter and be interested in broadcast technology.
• 2+ years in a similar role or with experience in related industries.
• Administrative skills and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages: Excel and Word.
• Be able to prioritise and meet strict deadlines. Be able to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eager to learn.
• Have good time management.
• Be a team player.

Nice to haves

• Technical knowledge of RF equipment and systems.
• Production knowledge.
• Previous experience of working on a hire desk.

Hours

• Primarily 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday at our offices in Chessington.
• Please note that on-site working may be required on the occasional basis so flexibility is key.
• Driving licence is also required. Due to our location use of a car is recommended.

We offer:

• This is a permanent position for the right person.
• Training will be provided. On-site training will also be offered and will require occasional travel within the UK.
• 20 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, rising to 25 after five years’ service.
• Enrolment into the bonus scheme.
• Career progression.
• A competitive salary dependent upon experience.

We work with some amazing clients on some fantastic projects. Will you join us?

In the first instance contact us at jobs@mcr.tv with your cv and covering letter addressed to Mike Ransome.