Newsroom Camera Operator Trainee (6-Month FTC)

ITV; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV News Anglia is seeking a Trainee Camera Operator for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in a Suffolk/ Ipswich area newsroom. You will shoot, edit and deliver high-quality footage across on-air and online output, supporting editorial teams and contributing to polished news packages.

Ideal candidates have frontline camera experience, a full UK driving licence, strong editing skills, and a flexible approach to cover breaking stories outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as frontline camera operator in a news environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Excellent camera, sound, lighting and editing skills.
• Knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance.
• Passion for video news production with creative, efficient storytelling.
• Calm, quick thinker with strong communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit and send high-quality footage/packages to base.
• Choreograph and shoot live segments using production vehicles and gear.
• Build regional knowledge to improve output and meet deadlines.
• Be flexible to cover breaking stories outside rostered hours.
• Provide front-line technical support and resolve issues with team.
• Represent ITV professionally on location and with the public.

Skills

Camera operation

Editing

Live reporting

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

NPV

LiveU

Wolftech

Job description

ITV News Anglia is seeking a Trainee Camera Operator for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in a Suffolk/ Ipswich area newsroom. You will shoot, edit and deliver high-quality footage across on-air and online output, supporting editorial teams and contributing to polished news packages.

Ideal candidates have frontline camera experience, a full UK driving licence, strong editing skills, and a flexible approach to cover breaking stories outside normal hours.