ITN
Technical Director GMB (Part-time or Full-time, 50-100% FTE)
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About ITN
ITN is one of the UK’s leading independent content production companies, trusted for over 70 years to tell the world’s most important stories. From BAFTA- and Emmy-winning journalism and impactful factual content to creative entertainment and branded storytelling, ITN brings truth and innovation to every platform. Making over 70 hours of live programmes a week and reaching 1 billion digital views a month, we are a content powerhouse that has an ambition to keep growing, with audiences across the UK and around the world.
Our people are at the heart of our success. With a reputation built on integrity and creativity, ITN continues to evolve with an ambitious growth strategy — investing in new technology, premium content, and future talent. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive and help shape the next chapter of ITN’s story.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer where everyone’s contribution matters. We’re committed to building a culture that reflects the audiences we serve — one where people feel included, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
How We Work
At ITN, how we work is as important as what we do. Our values describe what you can expect when you work here — and what ITN expects of you.
- Ambition – We set bold goals, take ownership, and keep learning. We look for new opportunities and better ways to make an impact.
- Courage – We speak up with honesty and respect, challenge ideas constructively, and value open, direct communication.
- Team – We collaborate, celebrate others’ successes, and make sure every voice is heard. We put the team’s success first.
We also recognise the importance of balance and wellbeing, so we welcome flexible working, part-time roles and job shares across all areas of ITN.
The Role
The Technical Director at ITN is a key Studios role responsible for ensuring seamless live and recorded broadcasts by managing vision mixing operations, graphics playout and, at times, also directing multi-camera operations, providing technical oversight for production teams. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency, quick decision-making under pressure, and strong collaboration with directors, producers, and technical staff to maintain broadcast excellence.
As a Technical Director primarily working on Good Morning Britain, you’ll work closely with the Lead Director to design and execute live on-air, the creative treatments required by the running order. You will be an experienced Vision Mixer, with extensive experience working on live TV, preferably in a news or magazine programme environment. You’ll have excellent visual and aural awareness with a good sense of rhythm to produce accurate and sensitive transitions. As a key member of the team, you’ll be required to programme our GVG Kayenne mixing desk – creating timelines, macros and e-mems etc. To succeed at this, you’ll have a developed knowledge of how the vision desk works and how it interacts with other gallery equipment.
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This role will primarily focus on the production of Good Morning Britain but will include the opportunity to work on other ITV News output and indeed ITN’s wider live production remit.
This role can be offered on a part-time or full-time basis (50%-100% FTE). We welcome applications from candidates with different working preferences and will discuss the most suitable arrangement with the successful applicant.
We are proposing to conduct interviews week commencing 5th October.
Key Responsibilities
Vision Mixing:
- Have a minimum of four years live gallery vision mixing experience on multi-camera television productions
- A proven track record in live news or magazine programmes
- Be able to vision mix the programme to a high standard
- A good visual sense with a flair for ‘timing’
- Good anticipation skills, plus fast reactions
- The ability to make instant decisions under pressure
- Discretion required and due consideration for the open talk-back system
- The ability to handle the stress of a busy gallery environment
- Ensure seamless transitions, incorporating effects, replays, and overlays as required by the production
- Strong understanding of, and experience with, GV Kayenne vision mixing consoles required. Additionally, experience with Sony vision mixing consoles preferred
- Program macros, timelines, and desk ‘DVEs’ to optimize efficiency in live and recorded productions
- Timely and accurate playout control of live graphics, including lower thirds, full frame infographics and media for in-vision screens
- Maintain a thorough understanding of video signals, transmission workflows, and technical requirements for high-quality broadcasting
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure all video sources, playout systems, and routing are functioning correctly before and during live productions
Technical Directing:
- Whilst a TD would typically expect to work to a programme director for the production of Good Morning Britain, on other ITN output the TD role becomes a combined director/vision mixer role
- Oversee and manage the technical execution of live and recorded productions in the studio
- Collaborate with directors and producers to ensure the technical and creative vision aligns with production requirements
- Direct camera operations, lighting, sound, and graphics integration
- Provide immediate technical solutions to any issues arising during production, ensuring minimal disruption to live programming
- Work closely with production teams to develop innovative visual storytelling techniques and enhance the quality of live broadcasts
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Technical Coordination & Troubleshooting:
- Liaise with engineering teams to ensure all broadcast equipment is fully operational and maintained
- Maintain and update studio equipment, software, and vision mixing tools to stay aligned with industry advancements
- Ensure all technical workflows and operational procedures are documented and regularly reviewed for improvements
- Train and support production staff in vision mixing and technical directing techniques
Live Event & Special Coverage:
- Play a critical role in high-profile live events, such as election coverage, breaking news, and national broadcasts
- Adapt quickly to dynamic live environments and make critical decisions under tight deadlines
- Outside Broadcast experience preferred
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Technical Director and/or Vision Mixer in a complex live broadcasting environment
- Strong understanding of multi-camera production, vision mixing concepts, and live switching operations
- Expertise in operating, programming and troubleshooting broadcast vision mixing consoles, playout systems, and video servers
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced live broadcast environment
- Solid knowledge of broadcast standards, video formats, and studio operations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with production and technical staff
- Calm and controlled manner
- Good problem solver
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliable and punctual
- Prepared to work long hours, be flexible
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with newsroom production systems such as Avid iNews or equivalent
- Familiarity with automation systems, virtual sets, and augmented reality tools
- Understanding of IP-based video production workflows and cloud-based broadcasting
- Outside broadcast experience preferred but not essential
Work Environment:
- Based at ITN headquarters with the possibility of on-location work for special broadcasts and live events
- Requires flexible working hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on production schedules
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