Trainee technical assistant, ITV Sport (The Roger Pearce Traineeship)

Closing date: 2nd December 2024 at 11.59pm

Salary: £27,096

Duration: 12 months

Working hours: 37.5 per week, including a mix of evenings, weekends, and weekdays to accommodate the demands of production. Time off in lieu will be provided, consistent with department policies.

Location: White City, London with office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This role involves frequent travel and limited office time due to outside broadcasting and studio work.

Start date: 13th January 2024

This is a unique entry-level opportunity for tech-savvy individuals who are curious about TV production.

ITV Studios is a scaled and global creator, owner and distributor of high-quality TV content. They are currently looking for a Trainee Technical Assistant to work with a successful, multi-skilled Production team. Throughout the traineeship, you will support programme production and learn about the technical production process whilst working alongside ITV Sports technical facilities providers.

Key activities

• Provide support to the Technical Director and ITV Sport Technical department.
• Assist in the Management of various Google Docs used for the planning, schedules, crew trackers, kit logistics, etc.
• Develop a firm understanding of technical documentation produced for all TX (Transmission) day requirements.
• Assist with on-site requirements & technical operations working closely with ITV Key Suppliers.
• Assist across a wide variety of technical departments onsite at OBs and Studio shows.
• You will be required to travel to Sports venues to assist your team on-site with their production.

What we're looking for

• A strong interest in pursuing a technical career in broadcast production.
• An appreciation for sport is an advantage but not essential.
• A good knowledge and passion for technical media and new technologies.
• Excellent timekeeping, organisational and administrative skills.
• Be able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• First-rate communication skills – dealing with people at all levels.
• Friendly and positive can-do attitude to all tasks.
• Ability to use own initiative and solve problems quickly.
• Adaptable team player.
• IT literate.
• Works with discretion and respects confidentiality.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in everything you do, even when working under pressure or to a deadline.

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)
• Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
• Do not contact the company directly
• Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk
   

This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.