Rising Camera Operator - Newsroom & Live Coverage

ITV Careers; Norwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV News Anglia is seeking a Trainee Camera Operator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will shoot, edit and deliver high-quality footage for on-air and online outputs, using cameras, sound and lighting equipment, with editorial awareness.

You’ll work closely with editors to ensure timely online stories, participate in live segments, and cover breaking news outside rostered hours. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a frontline camera operator in a news environment.
• Full UK driving licence to drive newsgathering vehicles.
• Excellent technical skills: camera, sound, lighting and editing with adaptability to new tech/workflows.
• Knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance.
• Demonstrable passion for video news production, creative and operational.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, collate, edit and send high-quality footage/packages for all outputs.
• Choreograph and shoot live segments using NPV, LiveU or similar tech.
• Develop regional knowledge to improve output quality and accuracy.
• Be flexible to cover breaking stories outside normal hours.
• Provide front-line technical support on camerawork and editing.

Skills

Camera operation

Sound

Editing

Lighting

Live broadcasting

Communication

Tools

News Production Vehicle (NPV)

LiveU

Wolftech

Job description

ITV News Anglia is seeking a Trainee Camera Operator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will shoot, edit and deliver high-quality footage for on-air and online outputs, using cameras, sound and lighting equipment, with editorial awareness.

You’ll work closely with editors to ensure timely online stories, participate in live segments, and cover breaking news outside rostered hours. A full UK driving licence is required.