Trainee Camera Operator

ITV News Anglia is seeking an enthusiastic Camera Operator for a 6-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role

You will provide content using a range of cameras, sound, editing, and lighting equipment for our award-winning news service. This involves shooting and sound recording for frontline news gathering, editing footage to a high standard, and ensuring online stories are up-to-date and relevant. You will also be expected to offer ideas for a polished product and cover breaking news outside of normal hours, including evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Shoot, collate, edit, and send high-quality footage/packages for all output using various production tools.
• Operate live segments using News Production Vehicle (NPV), LiveU, or other newsgathering technology.
• Enhance on-screen and online output by developing regional knowledge, staying updated with technology, and sharing information.
• Demonstrate flexibility to cover new stories, including working outside normal hours.
• Utilise Wolftech for story briefs and assignments, maintaining proactive contact with the news desk.
• Conduct interviews or ask questions at breaking news scenes after briefing.
• Provide front-line technical support for camerawork and editing, resolving technical issues.
• Operate and perform first-line maintenance on regional bureau sites for live and file-based contribution.
• Operate a studio camera as required.
• Support the Production Specialist pool where capable.
• Act as a company ambassador on location and when dealing with the public.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in output.
• Edit packages creatively and efficiently using all production tools.
• Curate ITV’s digital offering on the website or ITVX.
• Meet all online and on-air deadlines, reacting quickly to breaking stories and liaising with the news desk.
• Undertake project work and contribute to network news output.
• Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues, adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust, and OFCOM guidelines.
• Encourage audience interaction.
• Promote a multi-skilled approach to news journalism and production.

Skills and Experience

• Experience as a frontline camera operator in a news environment covering all output from ‘hard’ news to features.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent technical skills in camera, sound, lighting, and editing, with the ability to embrace new technology.
• Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law, and compliance.
• A demonstrable passion for video news production, particularly in a creative and operational capacity.
• Excellent communication, quick-thinking, and calm under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexibly and react to newsgathering demands.
• Ability to shoot and edit polished news items and deliver them using appropriate technologies.
• Strong communication and listening skills; friendly and approachable.
• Willingness and ability to use the full range of newsroom technology (following training).
• Strong knowledge of the region, its cultural heritage, and stories that engage audiences.
• Commitment to working as part of a successful team.
• Ability to work to deadlines, with an organised approach and effective logistical skills.
• Ability to use initiative, be self-motivated, quick-thinking, and decisive.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in a busy work environment.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new skills and share them with others.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies.

Working Hours and Location

• Rostered hours include weekend, early, and late working.
• Flexibility is required to cover breaking news outside normal rostered hours.
• Some travel to district offices or other news operations may be required.
• Workplace: Suffolk based / Ideally Ipswich.

Application Information

• A showreel of your work will be assessed as part of the interview process.
• Closing date: Tuesday 24th November 2026.
• Notice period: 2 months.
• This role will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

ITV is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour.