People

At EBS we see ourselves as TV fans providing services that are the essential connection between the content provider and the TV viewer by way of the right communication platform, whether that be the EPG, websites or mobile devices.

Our employees are exceptionally well informed on all TV matters, are technically adept and editorially outstanding. Our accomplished and flexible team can draw on a fantastically diverse range of experience including journalism, web development, copywriting and TV scheduling, which, when brought together, is the perfect combination of skills to meet our clients’ needs.      

We know the way your TV intelligence data is received by consumers is absolutely critical to your business, so we employ intelligent TV fans to make this happen. We have grown as a company by investing in our people and providing them with the resources, training and career growth they need to achieve their potential.

 

Current Vacancies

 

Part Time Customer Service & Admin Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Broadcast Solutions (EBS) is looking to recruit a Part Time Customer Service & Administrative Assistant to work in the company’s Baldock-based office.

Assisting with the day to day running of the company the ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and will be used to working within a team environment.

General duties will include the following:

• Company Administration
• Customer contracts
• Company database
• Commercial duties
• Manage reports
• General office duties
• Telephone campaign projects

This role represents a wonderful and exciting challenge within an established and yet fast growing company in the broadcast industry for somebody who possesses the necessary skills and experience.

Key Competencies
Communication skills – written and verbal
Planning and organising
Prioritising own work and helping others prioritise theirs
Information gathering and monitoring
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Adaptability
Customer service
Teamwork

HOW TO APPLY: If this sounds like the perfect challenge for you and if you have the necessary skills required, we would like to hear from you. To apply please send us your current, up-to-date CV along with a covering letter, introducing yourself and outlining why you are the perfect applicant for this vacancy. Send them to recruit@digiguide.tv

SALARY RANGE: Hours and salary are negotiable and dependent on experience. We are seeking a minimum of 3 hours a day, Mon-Fri.

 

EPG Editor

As a result of new business wins, EBS are now recruiting for an EPG Editor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing data and editing / producing TV schedules and related content - including TV listings, programme synopses, highlights, and other promotional materials.

You will be editing scheduling data and some copy for online, press and other digital platforms as well as liaising with our many international broadcasting clients on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will:-

• be able to apply a very high level of attention to detail.
• possess a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• be keen to develop their technical knowledge.
• have an excellent command of written English.
• possess good communication skills - both written and verbal.
• be organised and systematic in their approach.
• be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage as would experience in the broadcast industry and a passion for television.

This role is ideal for a bright, meticulous, and organised individual who is keen to apply their skills, and learn new ones, in a diverse and progressive company.

To apply, send your current CV and letter of application, outlining your suitability, to: debbie.tinsey@ntlworld.com

Strictly no agencies please.

 

Web Developer & IT Support

A love of technology and creating sites/web apps is essential for this role; you should consider computing a hobby and a vocation rather than purely a job as we require someone dynamic, flexible with the ability to resolve issues in configuring sites, tools, scripts, routers, firewalls and general computer issues. The successful applicant will be a resourceful problem solver and will be able to work independently as well as being a good team player.

The right person for this challenging position will be able to support and develop internal software systems and dynamic database driven applications for the broadcast industry.

Essential Skills

• Classic ASP
• JavaScript
• SQL Server/MySQL
• JSON / Ajax
• XSL / XSLT
• HTML

• IT Support – including general PCs, MS Server Technology / Network Support, Internet, MS Exchange

Required Experience

• Commercial experience
• Building and maintaining modern web apps
• Experience in social media, Facebook, Twitter etc.

 Knowledge/experience in the following would also be advantageous

• C/C++
• Open source technologies
• Experience in working on collaborative projects (with more than one developer)
• Experience in the broadcast industry

Salary: Dependent on experience

Apply by sending your current CV and letter of application, outlining your suitability and giving any examples of sites/tools/applications that you have developed/supported, to: debbie.tinsey@ntlworld.com.

Strictly no agencies please.