Multiskilled News Production Specialist

Deaf Unity; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UTV is seeking a talented Production Specialist to join our newsroom and studio in Belfast. You will work as part of a multi-skilled team providing technical, craft, operational and administrative skills across all areas of the news service.

The role requires flexibility to move between duties, willingness to develop new skills with training, and strong communication under pressure as part of a busy news operation.

Qualifications

• Core skill in one or more of the listed production areas.
• Ability to multi-skill and shift quickly between tasks under pressure.
• Proactive mindset with strong communication.
• Willingness to learn and share skills with the team.

Responsibilities

• Live studio and location operations including Directing, Vision mixing, Sound, PA-ing, Autocue, and camera work.
• Media Ingest & Transfer, Playout, Ingest and general production support.
• Scripts, Scheduling, Rosters, Logging, Clearance and Returns and other admin tasks.
• ITVX/Digital support and templated graphics; troubleshoot studio systems.

Skills

Editing

Sound

Directing

Programme Timing

Vision

Media Ingest & Transfer

Production Technology Support

Job description

UTV is seeking a talented Production Specialist to join our newsroom and studio in Belfast. You will work as part of a multi-skilled team providing technical, craft, operational and administrative skills across all areas of the news service.

The role requires flexibility to move between duties, willingness to develop new skills with training, and strong communication under pressure as part of a busy news operation.