ITV
Camera Assistant, Emmerdale - 12 Months FTC (Sabbatical Cover)
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Workplace: Leeds - expectation is 5 days in studio
THE TEAM & THE ROLE
As a Camera Assistant, you’ll help our Camera Department capture high-quality pictures for Emmerdale. You’ll support filming in our studios, including multi-camera production, and at locations.
You’ll prepare, move, connect, check and look after camera and grip equipment. You’ll work closely with camera operators, grips, directors, production colleagues and other crew members to help filming run safely and smoothly.
We’ll support you to develop your technical knowledge and camera-operating skills, on the job. You may carry out camera-operating work once you’ve completed the appropriate training and demonstrated the required level of competence.
SKILLS YOU’LL NEED (MINIMUM CRITERIA)
- Minimum 6 months experience of working in a practical, technical or production environment, gained through employment, freelance work, education, training, volunteering or personal projects.
- Evidence of following technical instructions or agreed procedures accurately and safely, including completing checks, preparing equipment or recording information.
- Ability to determine what makes a good shot and how camerawork enhances creative storytelling.
- Evidence of working effectively with other people to complete time-sensitive tasks, including communicating progress, raising issues and responding to changing priorities.
- Ability to organise equipment and information carefully, demonstrated through an example of checking, labelling, recording, storing or transporting items accurately.
- A valid manual driving licence and ability to drive production vehicles between the Leeds base and filming locations, where this remains an essential operational requirement. We’ll consider reasonable adjustments and alternative arrangements where appropriate.
- This role entails the qualitative assessment and correction of the colourimetry of video images with the ability to spot colour or quality camera-related issues and the ability to spot and understand colour rendition.
- You will need experience of duties such as: rigging and derigging camera equipment; cable-clearing; charging camera batteries and setting up monitors out on location and assisting with focusing and tracking.
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OTHER THINGS WE’RE LOOKING FOR (KEY CRITERIA)
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING
- An understanding of camera equipment and production workflows, or the ability to learn technical processes quickly.
- An interest in developing knowledge of camera technology, lenses, lighting and production techniques.
- A commitment to keeping up to date with new technology and industry developments.
Technical judgement and problem-solving
- Ability to identify and resolve straightforward technical issues within your level of responsibility and know when to escalate more complex problems.
- Uses a systematic and logical approach when troubleshooting or prioritising tasks.
Creative awareness
- An understanding of how camera work contributes to visual storytelling and the ability to recognise the elements of an effective shot.
- An appreciation of how technical decisions support creative outcomes.
Teamwork and communication
- Builds positive working relationships with colleagues from a range of disciplines.
- Communicates clearly and works collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Adapts communication style to different situations and people.
Personal effectiveness
- Uses initiative and takes ownership of allocated work.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and works accurately under time pressures.
- Shows enthusiasm for learning and ongoing professional development.
- Contributes to an inclusive working environment by welcoming different perspectives and treating everyone with respect.
Please note: On occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.
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Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
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 talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about applying with a disability [https://careers.itv.com/blog/joining-itv-with-a-disability].
- 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:
- Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
- 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
More about our benefits [https://careers.itv.com/life-at-itv/the-benefits]
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