Production Specialist

ITV News Central 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 Birmingham.. To be eligible for this role, candidates will ideally be multiskilled and familiar with craft editing or live studio operations. Proven skills in, or knowledge of areas including editing, programme timing, vision, sound, directing, media ingest and transfer, production administration or scheduling is an advantage. You must be willing, and have the aptitude, to develop new skills (with appropriate training) and to move between different duties on a daily basis as the needs of a busy and vibrant news operation requires. You'll also be required to share your own skills with others. As a Production Specialist, you will be a highly motivated individual as well as friendly and approachable. You will be committed to working as part of a successful team, sharing the responsibility for supporting news production. Above all you will be an excellent communicator who is quick thinking and calm under pressure with strong and decisive decision-making skills. If you have a passion for News and Technology and are looking to expand on your current skills and experience this could be the perfect role for you. Everyone in the Production Team will have a core skill in one or more of the following areas on appointment but increase their skills over time: 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 Camera Operator skills Central News in the West and East Midlands is a richly diverse region and we're 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. Please note, the rostered hours for this role will include weekend working , late shifts as well as early morning shifts and Bank Holidays. The working pattern will incorporate late shifts (typically 23:00 finish) as well as early morning (typically 05:00 start). You are expected to provide your own means of transportation to and from your main workplace. Because of the nature of news production, there will be occasions when you are required to work long and unsociable hours at short notice. Skills you'll need (minimum criteria) 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, Scheduling, Camera Operator 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 Other things we're looking for (key criteria) Proactivity, drive and resilience A positive attitude to work Excellent attention to detail Social Media/Digital awareness Candidates should demonstrate passion, enthusiasm, a knowledge of the business, an understanding of technology, and an awareness of production methods Candidates should be informed about the news agenda both nationally and for the region/nation.