Operations Manager, ITV News Granada

ITV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV Granada Reports is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee all operational, logistical and technical facets of the ITV News Granada service. You will lead a production team of specialists and camera operators, ensuring timely, high-quality live broadcasts and multi-platform delivery.

The role combines management duties with hands-on field and gallery work, requiring strong budget awareness, health and safety knowledge, and a passion for the news agenda.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and operate in the longer term and work to immediate deadlines.
• Organised and methodical but flexible approach with effective logistical skills.
• Ability to lead, develop, motivate and inspire a team and set high standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills under pressure.
• Willingness to work across ITV News projects and support production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational, logistical and technical aspects for ITV Granada Reports.
• Manage budgeting where applicable and oversee production staff and camera operators.
• Provide hands-on support in gallery or field to ensure live broadcasts run smoothly.
• Coordinate health and safety requirements and site regulations for newsroom operations.
• Offer regular feedback to colleagues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Long-term planning

Organised mindset

Team leadership

Deadline management

Feedback delivery

Core production skill

Job description

Operations Manager

ITV Granada Reports

Workplace: Salford (This is an office-based role, but some work can be done from home)

The Operations Manager is one of the most senior roles at ITV Granada Reports and is central to the running of our news output. Our Operations Manager leads all operational, logistical and technical fields for the ITV News Granada service and is responsible for managing our technical team of production specialists and camera operators. The role is extremely varied, with time spent on management responsibilities and undertaking operational tasks in the gallery or in the field to support our live broadcasts and multi-platform delivery when required.

Some experience of setting and managing budgets is desirable, as is an interest in technology and advances in production methods.

You will enjoy the challenge of a pressurised, deadline-driven operation and you will bring real passion for the industry and the news agenda across the patch. Candidates will ideally have a considerable background in live broadcasting, and an awareness and appreciation of the workings of the news environment is desirable. You’ll also be willing to help and support projects across ITV News from time to time.

To rise to the challenge, you’ll need excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to be accessible to colleagues locally and in the wider company at all times. This is not a 9-5 role and 'out-of-hours' calls, including at weekends, are common. An in-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations is desirable, as are top-end administrative skills.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• The ability to plan and operate in the longer term (particularly in relation to colleague development strategy) as well as working to immediate deadlines.
• An organised and methodical but flexible approach with effective logistical skills.
• The ability to lead, develop, motivate and inspire others - setting and achieving high standards for the team.
• The ability to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• The ability to provide regular, honest and consistent feedback to others.
• A minimum of one core technical production skill - e.g. camera work, editing, directing.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Candidates will ideally have a considerable background in live broadcasting, and an awareness and appreciation of the workings of the news environment is desirable.
• The ability to engage effectively with colleagues within ITV, including senior leaders.
• Knowledge of and interest in national and regional news – both newspapers, online and other broadcast media.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and quick thinking with a 'can-do' attitude.
• The ability to keep calm and focused under pressure.
• The ability to understand and work to a budget.
• An interest in upcoming technology.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at ITV News Granada,, and we want to ensure we reflect our audience both on screen and in our workforce. ITV is for Everyone, and we encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to apply for this role.

Newsrooms are busy and pressurised environments, involving live news production, which often requires colleagues to make quick decisions under pressure. We also need people who are able to use their initiative.

We need to test these abilities at the interview stage to understand how candidates will react when operating in a pressurised environment. This is a fundamental requirement of the role. We will always consider any request for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process, for example, sharing key themes when that is requested in connection with a neurodivergent condition, whilst still ensuring that we are able to test a candidate's ability to operate in the specific environment of a newsroom.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date: Morning of Wednesday 14th October 2026

Please note the notice period for this role is 2 months (this will include any new contracts/ secondments)

Please note, this role will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)