Lead Production Specialist: Live News & Broadcast Ops

Deaf Unity; Salford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV Granada Reports is seeking a Lead Production Specialist to join our management team in Salford. The role focuses on inspiring colleagues to deliver first-class live broadcast news, streaming and online content, across a busy newsroom and production environment.

The successful candidate will deputise for the Operations Manager, oversee a multi-skilled Production Specialist/Camera team, and lead roster planning, skills training and project work while championing new technology and safe working

Qualifications

• Experience in a live production environment is essential.
• Ability to deputise for the Operations Manager and line manage a rostered team.
• Knowledge of ITVX/Digital support and broadcasting workflows.
• Strong communication and leadership under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Operations Manager as required.
• Lead and line-manage the Production Specialist/Camera team.
• Oversee skills training and roster development for the Production Team.
• Drive adoption of new technology and maintain health and safety standards.
• Coordinate editorial and operational schedules with newsroom leadership.

Job description

ITV Granada Reports is seeking a Lead Production Specialist to join our management team in Salford. The role focuses on inspiring colleagues to deliver first-class live broadcast news, streaming and online content, across a busy newsroom and production environment.

The successful candidate will deputise for the Operations Manager, oversee a multi-skilled Production Specialist/Camera team, and lead roster planning, skills training and project work while championing new technology and safe working