The Compliance Editor is responsible for the rapid turnaround of live programmes for repeats, and also for all non-live programmes within the weekly schedule.
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The Work
The Compliance Editor is responsible for the rapid turnaround of live programmes for repeats, and also for all non-live programmes within the weekly schedule.
Role and Responsibilities
- Exercising sound editorial judgement (a good knowledge of Avid-based editing systems is important).
- Identify any audio or visual fault that cannot be addressed or corrected through editing.
- Evaluating acquired programme content with regard to the broadcaster’s taste and decency guidelines.
- Keeping an audit trail of decisions made to allow the broadcaster to track issues that have been addressed, as and when this information is needed.
- Liaises closely with the broadcaster’s media house to establish precise times to support live subtitle files.
Works with
- Head of Transmission
- Producer
- Legal Department.
Qualities - Compliance Editor
Is this role right for me?
To perform this role successfully, you must:
Have great attention to detail and have the skills necessary to appraise a programme from the different perspectives of editorial and technical qualities.
Have good knowledge of Avid-based editing systems.
Be able to work on your own initiative.
Have a detailed understanding of taste and decency standards within the broadcasting environment.
Be familiar with all relevant Broadcasting Authority of Ireland codes.
Be able to work flexible shifts.
Interests - Compliance Editor
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Entry - Compliance Editor
Last Updated: May, 2025
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