Lead Broadcast Production Specialist

Deaf Unity; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV Granada Reports is seeking a Lead Production Specialist to join the management team in Salford. This office-based role focuses on directing live newsroom and programme content, rostering, training, and leading a multi-skilled Production Specialist/Camera team.

You will deputise for the Operations Manager and drive technology-led improvements. You will play a key role in scheduling, performance management, and fostering collaboration across the region’s news output, ensuring a first-class

Qualifications

• Experience in a live production environment.
• Ability to line manage or lead projects.
• Understanding of editorial roles and production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Operations Manager as required.
• Line manage Production Specialists/Camera team and oversee rosters.
• Oversee skills training and rosters; devise schedules.
• Lead projects and champion new technology within live gallery operations.
• Maintain health & safety and set SMART objectives; provide feedback.

Skills

Live production ops

Team leadership

Editorial knowledge

ITVX/Digital support

Training & scheduling

Tools

Media ingest

Playout

Editing

Graphics

Job description

ITV Granada Reports is seeking a Lead Production Specialist to join the management team in Salford. This office-based role focuses on directing live newsroom and programme content, rostering, training, and leading a multi-skilled Production Specialist/Camera team.

You will deputise for the Operations Manager and drive technology-led improvements. You will play a key role in scheduling, performance management, and fostering collaboration across the region’s news output, ensuring a first-class