PSC Camera Operator, Good Morning Britain
12 Month FTC
Bristol Region,
Hiring range: £65,000 - £75,000
For more information please email [email protected]
Your work matters to millions.
The role
This is a rare and unmissable opportunity to join the team at ITV Good Morning Britain as a regional Camera Operator, covering the UK's beautiful West Country, with the opportunity to travel further afield, helping to make three hours of brilliant television each weekday morning. As the UK’s most talked-about breakfast show, we provide a broad mix of content across news, current affairs and entertainment. From warzones to weather, Eastenders to East Berlin, this is a job that never gets boring and offers new challenges and interest on a daily basis.
The ideal candidate should be a talented, versatile and dynamic lighting camera operator. They will be up to date with shooting methods, as well as the latest equipment and technology. They will be a great communicator and have the ability to direct and produce talent on location, happy to contribute to ideas and plans.
With a systematic approach to problem solving, they will have the ability to determine what makes a good shot and how camera work enhances creative storytelling. Due to the very nature of this role, confidentiality and discretion are a must. Demanding hours and varied locations mean that a flexible approach is essential. The candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and be happy to travel.
Skills needed (minimum criteria)
- A desire to cover news in all its forms from UN Summits and special news events to deployment in hostile environments and disaster zones.
- An ability to operate a range of camera and broadcast equipment, including LiveU and a KA satellite dish, working as part of the team assembling, preparing and setting up equipment prior to shooting.
- A willingness to chat to contributors and the relevant parties, to gain permissions to film in different locations.
- A readiness to use, transport, maintain and store equipment properly and prevent damage when prepping for shoots and on location, as well as maintain best working practices, observing ITV’s Health, Safety and Environmental policy and procedures.
- Good attitude: a team player and effective communicator, establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the other camera operators, crew and on-screen talent.
- Ability to work within the budgetary and timescale limitations imposed by the production
- Ability to find solutions to technical or other practical problems in studio and on location.
- A willingness to take instruction and supervision from the crew leader; experimenting with shots and offering suggestions as well as taking responsibility in situations where there is only one camera operator involved in the filming.
- Happy to work long hours and occasional weekends and bank holidays.
- Happy to be contacted outside of working hours.
- A good standard of physical fitness, as certain aspects of the job are physically demanding.
- Ability to travel to different locations at short notice, including abroad.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
The flexibility of an individual to be deployed to breaking news stories both home or abroad.
Ability to work outside of the box and be agile in the field when needed to ensure the work is a success and completed to a high standard.
A news brain to seek, investigate and report the stories that matter with an unbiased view.
The team
If you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same and you possess the technical and creative ability that will help us achieve our goals, then we’d love to hear from you. ITV welcomes candidates from a diverse background.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected]
- There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
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
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Closing date Tuesday 27th June 2023