ITV News Tyne Tees are looking for a talented Production Specialist. As a Production Specialist you will work as part of a multi-skilled team providing technical, craft, operational and administrative skills across all areas of the news service, primarily based at our newsroom and studio in Gateshead.
ITV Tyne Tees is a richly diverse region and we are looking for a person who will help ensure our coverage is as representative of the people and backgrounds of all those who live here as possible.
Responsibilities
* Live studio and location operations, including Directing, Vision mixing, Sound, Gallery PA‑ing, Autocue, Newsroom and Studio Cameras and Floor Management
* Media Ingest & Transfer, Playout, Ingest
* Production Technology Support assistance
* Scripts, Scheduling, Rosters, Logging, Clearance and Returns and other Programme administration and support
* ITVX/Digital support
* Editing and templated Graphics
* Studio systems technical operation, first line fault finding and maintenance and issue reporting
* Server management and Media storage
Working Hours and Conditions
The role is rostered and includes weekend working, late shifts as well as early morning shifts and Bank Holidays. The working pattern includes late shifts (typically finishing at 23:00) and early mornings (typically starting at 05:00). You must be able to provide your own means of transportation to and from the main workplace. Due to the nature of news production, you may be required to work long and unsociable hours on short notice.
Interview and Assessment
We need to test these abilities at the interview stage to understand how candidates will react when operating in a pressurised environment. This is a fundamental requirement of the role. We will always consider any request for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process, for example sharing key themes when that is requested in connection with a neurodivergent condition, whilst still ensuring that we are able to test a candidate's ability to operate in the specific environment of a newsroom.
Eligibility and Core Skills
* You must have a core skill in one or more of the following areas: Editing, Sound, Directing, Programme Timing, Vision, Media Ingest & Transfer, Production Technology Support
* The ability to multi‑skill and shift seamlessly from one task to another if necessary, often under pressure, is key
* The ability to be proactive
* Experience of working effectively as part of a team
* Confident and clear communication skills
* Proven ability to learn and apply new skills
Essential Qualities
* Proactivity, drive and resilience
* A positive attitude to work
* Excellent attention to detail
* Social Media/Digital awareness
* Passion, enthusiasm, knowledge of the business, understanding of technology and awareness of production methods
* Knowledge of the news agenda both nationally and for the region/nation
Benefits
* Flexible working with a range of options
* Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
* Annual bonus opportunity
* Competitive pension contribution
* Save as you earn – with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
* Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
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