Production Specialist

ITV; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in Cardiff is seeking a talented Production Specialist to work in a dynamic newsroom. The ideal candidate will provide technical and operational skills, be multiskilled in areas like editing and directing, and adapt to various tasks under pressure. This is an office-based role with a salary range of £29,034 - £33,021 and requires flexibility with working hours, including weekends and late shifts.

Qualifications

• Core skill in editing, sound, directing, programme timing, vision or media ingest & transfer.
• Ability to multi-skill and shift tasks under pressure.
• Experience working effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, craft, operational, and administrative skills across the news service.
• Work as a part of a multi-skilled team in a busy newsroom.
• Be willing to develop new skills as needed.

Skills

Editing

Sound

Directing

Programme Timing

Vision

Media Ingest & Transfer

Production Technology Support

Job description

Overview

The Role

Production Specialist – ITV Cymru Wales

Permanent

Office location: Cardiff (This is an office based role unsuitable for hybrid working.)

Hiring range: £29,034 - £33,021

ITV News Cymru Wales are looking for a talented Production Specialist.

Responsibilities

As a Production Specialist you will work as part of a multi-skilled team providing technical, craft, operational and administrative skills across all areas of the news service, primarily based at our newsroom and studio in Cardiff.

To be eligible for this role, candidates will ideally be multiskilled and familiar with craft editing or live studio operations. Proven skills in, or knowledge of areas including editing, programme timing, vision, sound, directing, media ingest and transfer, production administration or scheduling is an advantage.

You must be willing, and have the aptitude, to develop new skills (with appropriate training) and to move between different duties on a daily basis as the needs of a busy and vibrant news operation requires. You'll also be required to share your own skills with others.

What we're looking for

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

• You must have a core skill in one or more of the following areas: Editing, Sound, Directing, Programme Timing, Vision, Media Ingest & Transfer, Production Technology Support


• The ability to multi-skill and shift seamlessly from one task to another if necessary, often under pressure, is key


• The ability to be proactive


• Experience of working effectively as part of a team


• Confident and clear communication skills


• Proven ability to learn and apply new skills

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

• Proactivity, drive and resilience


• A positive attitude to work


• Excellent attention to detail


• Social Media/Digital awareness


• Candidates should demonstrate passion, enthusiasm, a knowledge of the business, an understanding of technology, and an awareness of production methods


• Candidates should be informed about the news agenda both nationally and for the region/nation.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at ITV Cymru Wales 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.

Working patterns

Please note, the rostered hours for this role will include weekend working, late shifts as well as early morning shifts and Bank Holidays. The working pattern will incorporate late shifts (typically 23:00 finish) as well as early morning (typically 05:00 start). You are expected to provide your own means of transportation to and from your main workplace.

Because of the nature of news production, there will be occasions when you are required to work long and unsociable hours at short notice.

Important dates

Closing date: 1st October 2025

Interview date: 6th October 2025

Notice period: 2 months (this will include any new contracts/ secondments)