On-Screen BSL Presenter

ITV Consumer Limited 2024; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Save as you earn - ITV shares

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Job summary

ITV Signpost is seeking an On-Screen Presenter with expert British Sign Language skills to translate and present content on screen. You will review scripts, ensure linguistic accuracy and work within a busy production schedule, bringing translations to life with energy and reliability.

Applicants should have a professional on-screen appearance, a proactive attitude, and experience delivering content in media, broadcast or digital settings, with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in British Sign Language with professional on-screen experience.
• Experience presenting on camera in media, broadcast or digital environments.
• Ability to work under tight production deadlines with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Present information on screen in fluent and professional BSL.
• Interpret and translate content into accessible BSL presentations.
• Prepare for filming by reviewing scripts and content in advance.
• Maintain high linguistic accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness.
• Contribute to developing accessible content and promote best practice.

Skills

BSL fluency

BSL Level 6

On-camera presenting

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Independence

Education

BSL Level 6 qualification

Job description

ITV Signpost is an award-winning production unit in the North East of England that is part of ITV, producing more than 1,500 hours of content every year for broadcasters, businesses, commercial brands and digital channels. We are also an award-winning production company, creating a number of commissions with a focus on diversity.,

• Presenting information on screen in fluent and professional BSL.
• Interpreting and translating written or spoken content, including song lyrics, into accessible BSL presentations.
• Preparing for filming sessions by reviewing scripts and content in advance.
• Maintaining high standards of linguistic accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness.
• Contributing to the development of accessible content and promoting best practice in BSL communication.
• Managing workload effectively and meeting agreed production deadlines. We are looking for an accomplished British Sign Language expert to join our busy team as an On-Screen presenter.

You’ll have a professional on-screen appearance and an approachable style and manner, both on and off screen. As our On-Screen Presenter, you’ll be accustomed to the inner workings of a busy production environment and have experience working to very strict deadlines. Signpost is a busy yet rewarding production; we’ll look to you to interpret and bring translations to life. You will need stamina and energy to successfully work across a broad range of topics. We expect you to be willing and enthusiastic about developing new skills and flourishing with a creative and original spark.,

• Fluency in British Sign Language (BSL).
• A minimum BSL qualification at Level 6 or equivalent.
• Experience presenting on camera or delivering content in a media, broadcast or digital environment.
• A proactive approach to work and problem-solving.
• A positive, professional attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Other things we're looking for (key criteria):

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced production environment.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive communication practices. Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

More about our benefits

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