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Trainee Vision Operator, Coronation Street - 12 months FTC
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Workplace: Manchester Media City - expectation is 4 days in the office.
The Team & The Role
The successful candidate will ultimately train to be responsible for the picture quality and acquisition of high quality output in studio and also outside location shoots for Coronation Street.
Working alongside experienced Senior Vision Engineers, and reporting to the Vision Lead and Technical Manager the candidate will develop skills needed to become a well rounded Vision Operator that can perform independently and deliver carefully exposed and colour balanced images, in line with the Lighting Director's overall vision. Also, be able to correctly operate video servers and ingest devices and technically assess the visual and audio quality.
Skills You’ll Need (Minimum Criteria)
- Demonstrate an interest in photography, videography or lighting for cameras.
- Must have a critical approach to picture quality and an appreciation and understanding of studio lighting.
- An ability to qualitatively assess and correct the colourimetry of video images.
- Computer literate with a good understanding of Windows and other operating systems.
- Some knowledge of IP networks as applied to studio and location for audio/video signals and control systems.
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate with all departments, including cast and crew.
- Maintain confidentiality of important production information/details.
- Experience within a technical role desirable e.g. Technical Assistant.
- An interest in working within the TV industry, specifically continuing drama.
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Other Things We’re Looking For (Key Criteria)
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work individually and part of a team, when required
- Organisational Skills
- Work in a fast paced environment, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Problem Solving skills.
- Strong team player with the ability to develop good working relationships.
- Technical knowledge.
Your work matters to millions.
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.
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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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