ITV Media - Camera Operator

Cinematographer is needed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Client: ITV Media

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a Camera Operator to join our team at Representing Border, based at the Scottish Parliament. You will provide first-class camera and programme-gathering skills, covering all aspects of our output. Your role will include shooting high-quality pre-planned interviews with senior politicians, interviewing individuals and panels, and quick-turnaround reactions to breaking stories in the busy environment of the Scottish Parliament.

The role also involves crewing live broadcasts into the Lookaround and Tyne Tees news programmes using a LiveU and dealing with gallery talkback as appropriate. A passion for politics is essential, as well as the ability to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve. You will work as part of a skilled team, providing technical, craft, and operational skills as needed for production.

Requirements

Minimum Criteria:

• Operational camera experience
• A full driving licence

Key Criteria:

• The ability to work effectively in a team
• Effective communication skills
• Calm under pressure
• Knowledge of Scottish Politics (desirable)
• Passion/Interest for working in Politics

Additional Information

Your rostered hours will generally be Monday to Thursday, with occasional work required on Fridays, evenings, and weekends. You may also need to travel to locations around Edinburgh and film within the Scottish Parliament building. Pre-filming on Mondays takes place in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries, and Galloway. It is important to note that due to the weight of the equipment used, you will need to identify any pre-existing medical conditions that may be affected by carrying a camera and kit.

ITV strongly encourages applications from disabled individuals and guarantees to take you to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria and declare a disability. For any support during the application process, you can contact talkingcareers@itv.com.

Application Process

Please write a letter of application explaining your camera experience, your interest in the Representing Border programme, and what you will bring to the team, along with a link to a showreel demonstrating your camera work.

Rewards and Benefits

ITV offers a range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous holiday allowance, an annual bonus opportunity, competitive pension contributions, share purchase opportunities, and wellbeing and volunteering days to help maintain a balanced and healthy life.

Closing Date

Midnight Wednesday 15th January