Broadcast Technology Specialist - News Production

ITV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV Granada Reports in Salford is seeking a Production Technology Specialist to join the News team. You will support a fast-paced live production environment, covering everything from camera workflows to online and on-air delivery.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll provide front-line technical support, help run projects with ITV Tech Zone, and travel as required within the region. A can-do attitude and calm under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar or related role and/or demonstrable outside interests.
• Analytically solve problems and meet deadlines for broadcast & publishing.
• Familiar with modern live production systems and workflows.
• Experience of managing servers with Windows and Apple devices.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-skill and handle requests quickly.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Confident, clear communication and ability to explain technical details.
• Proven ability to learn and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class technical and operational support across ITV News operations.
• Engage with and support ITV technical project work led by the News Technology team.
• Ensure local systems and equipment are fully operational at all times.
• Be a proactive, visible team member and communicate at all levels.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance regimes.
• Train and support colleagues to provide technical coverage when required.
• Provide remote and out-of-hours support for home licences and other ITV newsrooms.
• Handle local work requested by IT and external support when required.
• Collaborate with ITV Tech Zone to resolve workplace technology issues.
• Record problems, incidents and certifications as mandated.
• Manage spend on technical equipment for repairs and renewals.
• Commit to ongoing personal and technical development.

Skills

Broadcast systems

Windows & Mac

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Self starter

Multi-skill

Learning ability

Tools

Servers

Windows

Apple devices

Job description

ITV Granada Reports in Salford is seeking a Production Technology Specialist to join the News team. You will support a fast-paced live production environment, covering everything from camera workflows to online and on-air delivery.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll provide front-line technical support, help run projects with ITV Tech Zone, and travel as required within the region. A can-do attitude and calm under pressure are essential.