Broadcast technical supervisor and studio operations professional with 15+ years delivering live news transmission, studio galleries, MCR and outside broadcasts across major UK and international broadcasters. Provide on-the-day technical ownership for live productions, ensuring signal path alignment, vision mixing/automation, robotic camera operation and reliable transmission output. Calm under pressure and confident in solo or team environments, Kirti brings strong grounding in cloud/remote workflows (vMix, NDI, AWS/SRT) and production communication (RTS intercom). Fluent in English, with Gujarati and Hindi, enabling smooth coordination with international teams and remote guests.

Kirti Kerai

Broadcast technical supervisor and studio operations professional with 15+ years delivering live news transmission, studio galleries, MCR and outside broadcasts across major UK and international broadcasters. Provide on-the-day technical ownership for live productions, ensuring signal path alignment, vision mixing/automation, robotic camera operation and reliable transmission output. Calm under pressure and confident in solo or team environments, Kirti brings strong grounding in cloud/remote workflows (vMix, NDI, AWS/SRT) and production communication (RTS intercom). Fluent in English, with Gujarati and Hindi, enabling smooth coordination with international teams and remote guests.

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Broadcast technical supervisor and studio operations professional with 15+ years delivering live news transmission, studio galleries, MCR and outside broadcasts across major UK and international broadcasters. Provide on-the-day technical ownership for live productions, ensuring signal path alignment, vision mixing/automation, robotic camera operation and reliable transmission output.

Calm under pressure and confident in solo or team environments, Kirti brings strong grounding in cloud/remote workflows (vMix, NDI, AWS/SRT) and production communication (RTS intercom). Fluent in English, with Gujarati and Hindi, enabling smooth coordination with international teams and remote guests.

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Language

English
Fluent
Gujarati
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Technical Studio Operations (Freelance) at Onyx Capital Group
February 1, 2026 - Present
Operate a hybrid control room combining vMix, Blackmagic ATEM and OBS for automated playout and graphics production, including corporate training video output. Configure and control PTZOptics NDI cameras using IP-driven preset operation, and manage a bespoke playout/vision system via Stream Deck. Coordinate remote guests via Zoom and cross-studio hits with international sites using NDI, and manage AWS streaming output through vMix using SRT. Act as technical owner for day-to-day operation and fault response across the production workflow.
Multi-Studio Technical Operations, MCR & Transmission at GB News
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2025
Configure and operate RTS intercom systems for live production communication support across productions. Operate multi-camera rack systems and set up, operate and troubleshoot robotic camera systems. Perform quality control on live and pre-recorded channel output, escalate faults to engineering, and support outside broadcasts including on-site set-up for live and pre-recorded shoots. Configure switch/remote connections for in-house productions and multi-studio podcasts. Operate EVS systems for replay and play-out, coordinating guests and reporters for live hits and interviews.
Technical Operator at Alaraby TV, London
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Book satellite, fibre and 3G/4G cellular feeds/transmissions and arrange technical facilities, staffing and studio resources for live news output. Coordinate guests and reporters to support on-air schedules and live contribution workflows.
Multi-Skilled Technical Studio Operator at Alaraby TV, London
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Perform quality control on VTs and audio/visual output, operate automation and news playout systems, and ingest clipped visuals. Edit live recordings and manage technical line-ups on the studio floor to support day-to-day broadcast operations.
Technical Studio Operator (Freelance) at Arise News, London
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Assist the director within the technical control room and support live-to-air playout systems and on-air graphics. Log pre-recorded shows for archive and contribute to overall technical continuity during broadcasts.
Director's Assistant (Freelance) at QVC Shopping Channel
May 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Operate VT playout and Vizrt graphics, overseeing visual output for broadcasts. Support production preparation and timing for live segments, ensuring correct cueing and on-air presentation.
Multi-Skilled Technical Gallery Operator at ETV Media (Argos Shopping Channel)
March 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013
Prepare and operate graphics for live shows using a Grass Valley Kayak vision mixer. Operate VT for live playout and support technical readiness for production output.
Live News Coordinator / Technical Support at IHA News Agency
May 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Lead SNG crews and delegate technical broadcast operations to national/international news channels. Coordinate multi-camera shoots and contribute to end-to-end technical support for live news coverage.
Multi-Skilled Studio Operator at Press TV News, London
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Assist the director during live recordings by operating playout visuals and pre-set graphics. Work on live news feeds and support technical execution during on-air recording sessions.

Education

BA (Hons) Applied Television Production; HND in Live Television Production; BTEC National Diploma in Media Production; GNVQ (Intermediate) Communication Production at Buckinghamshire New University College; Ravensbourne University College; Stanmore College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications