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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in video news production, including shooting, editing, and technical support, while adhering to compliance standards and promoting diversity and inclusion. Capable of working flexibly under pressure and delivering polished news items using advanced newsroom technology.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Frontline Camera OperationExcellent Technical SkillsWorking Knowledge of Ofcom CodeStrong Communication SkillsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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Hard Skills
Camera SkillsSound EngineeringLighting TechniquesVideo EditingNewsgathering TechnologyLogistical SkillsPolished News Item ProductionFirst-Line MaintenanceDigital Content CurationStorytelling
Soft Skills
Quick ThinkingCalm Under PressureTeamworkSelf-MotivationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
WolftechLiveUNews Production VehicleStudio CameraITVX
Certifications & Qualifications
Full UK Driving LicenceSatisfactory DBS Disclosure
Industry Keywords
News ProductionMedia LawComplianceDiversity and InclusionHealth and Safety
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesReact
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Shoot, collate, edit, and send high-quality footage and packages for all output using varied production tools
- Choreograph and shoot live programme segments using the News Production Vehicle, LiveU, or other newsgathering technology
- Build knowledge of the region, locations, and live locations to improve on-screen and online output
- Cover new stories flexibly, including outside normal rostered hours
- Use Wolftech for story briefs and assignments and maintain proactive contact with the news desk
- Ask questions at breaking-news scenes or conduct simple interviews when required
- Provide frontline technical support for camerawork and editing and resolve technical issues with colleagues
- Operate and perform first-line maintenance at regional bureau sites for live and file-based contributions
- Operate a studio camera as required
- Support the Production Specialist pool where capable
- Represent ITV professionally when on location or dealing with the public
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in news output
- Edit creative, efficient, and polished packages
- Curate ITV’s digital offering on the website or ITVX
- Meet online and on-air deadlines and react quickly to breaking stories
- Undertake projects and contribute to network news output
- Guide less-experienced colleagues and follow ITV Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust, and OFCOM guidelines
- Encourage audience interaction
- Promote a multi-skilled approach to news journalism and production
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience as a frontline camera operator working in a news environment across all output from ‘hard’ news to features
- Full UK driving licence in order to drive newsgathering vehicles
- Excellent technical skills encompassing camera skills, sound, lighting and editing
- Ability to quickly embrace new technology and workflows
- Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance
- Demonstrable passion for video news production
- Excellent communication skills; quick thinking and calm under pressure
- Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, early and late shifts, and breaking news outside normal rostered hours
- Ability to shoot and edit a polished news item and deliver it to base using appropriate technologies
- Willingness and ability to use the full range of newsroom technology following appropriate training
- Strong knowledge of the patch, its cultural heritage, and stories that engage audiences
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output
- Commitment to teamwork and supporting programme production and digital platforms
- Ability to work to deadlines with effective logistical skills
- Ability to plan well, work efficiently, remain calm and focused under pressure
- Initiative, self-motivation, quick thinking, and strong decision-making skills
- Resilience in a busy work environment
- Willingness and aptitude to learn and share new skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies
- Showreel required and assessed during the interview process
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure required
- Two-month notice period
Benefits
Comp & perks- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Reasonable adjustments considered during the interview process
- Development sessions and relevant forums
- Opportunity to work across district offices and other news operations
- Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- DBS disclosure process