Casual Webcaster

The role
**Casual Webcaster**
**Zero Hour contract - when required**
**Evening working in the main however some weekdays may be available**
**Required for immediate start**
- Are you looking for flexible working arrangements?
- Do you have an interest in the way decisions are made at the Council and how they are streamed live for the public to view in real time and after?

If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you

**The purpose of the role**:
We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated to join our team of webcasters. This is a varied and exciting role. You will be responsible for supporting the decision-making processes of both councils by facilitating webcasting via our online meetings technology.

Full training will be provided.

**You will**:

- Ensure the Council’s Committee meetings are broadcast live for the public to see and hear the proceedings.
- Manage and configure the technology that hosts the software that controls camera movement, meeting control and meeting reporting.
- Establish and maintain a close and positive working relationship with councillors and senior officers.

**About you**:

- You will have an understanding of how local government works and key issues facing it.
- Have knowledge of the use of MS Teams for the purpose online meetings.
- Have knowledge of video streaming / internet technology, such as YouTube, Public-I.
- You will have the ability to work both independently and flexibly with limited supervision.

**Council Meetings**

To view webcasts of past Council meetings please visit the following links:
To view the Council’s calendar of meetings visit

**Please note the position is advertised as a casual appointment. We cannot guarantee the hours available, but we will agree these with you in advance as each Council publishes its meetings schedule for the Municipal year ahead.**

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

**Important Information**:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.