Jobs
Monday is our new jobs day at MercuryBoy. Here are the pick of production jobs in Ireland and the UK on offer at the moment.
(PS: A small public service announcement. Please beware of jobs that are on a no/low or deferred payment basis. Take time to find out what you’re getting into and if it’s worth doing it for free or under reduced terms. We will only post these jobs when we think there might be something worthwhile there.)
Vacancy: Producer
Employer: TV3
Tonight with Vincent Browne is Ireland’s leading topical discussion programme with an established reputation that has firmly placed the series at the cutting edge of factual television. The programme now has an immediate vacancy for a producer to work alongside the existing production team.
• A long-standing and proven interest in Irish life and society
• A thorough knowledge of politics and economics
• A strong established background in journalism at a senior level
• A keen eye for popular topical issues
• Superb organisational and planning skills
• An understanding of the demands and opportunities of television broadcasting
Interested applicants should send their CV and a letter of interest to Gerard O’Hagan, Head of Human Resources, TV3, Westgate Business Park, Ballymount Industrial Estate, Dublin 24, by Monday 21st December 2009.
Vacancy: Producer/Director
Employer: TV3
The Programming Department of TV3 has an immediate opening for a Producer/Director. The following is a summary of the primary requirements of the job but does not outline all the duties and responsibilities for this position.
• Directing and producing a range of on & off-air content for TV3 Productions. These include Magazine-Style Programmes, Factual/Entertainment Documentaries, News Features, and Current Affairs.
• Must have previous experience in producing and directing professional quality programming for a terrestrial broadcaster.
• Must have ability to direct the following: single camera, edit sessions, graphics sessions, audio mixing and voice over sessions.
• Must have an understanding of TV3’s presentation style.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team and to edit.
• Must have a flexible approach to working unsociable hours if needed.
• Must have a very high attention to detail and accuracy, and will ideally have a relevant NCEA Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have AVID Media Composer experience.
• Must have experience shooting on DV or Beta cameras.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, their CV and a relevant showreel (preferably on DVD) to Gerard O’Hagan, Head of Human Resources, TV3, Westgate Business Park, Ballymount Industrial Estate, Dublin 24, by Monday 21st December 2009.
Vacancy: Producer/Journalis
Employer: TV3
The Programming Department of TV3 has an immediate opening for a Producer/Journalist. The following is a summary of the primary requirements of the job but does not outline all the duties and responsibilities for this position.
• A long standing and proven interest in Irish life and society
• A background in journalism at a senior level
• A keen eye for popular topical issues as well as ability to develop and advance stories.
• Superb organisational and planning skills
• An understanding of the demands and opportunities of television broadcasting
• Ability to construct and deliver compelling narrative
• Experience in working in TV production/ Editing an advantage
Interested applicants should send their CV and a letter of interest to Gerard O’Hagan, Head of Human Resources, TV3, Westgate Business Park, Ballymount Industrial Estate, Dublin 24, by Monday 21st December 2009.
Vacancy: Junior Transmission Controller
Employer: Setanta Transmissions
Setanta Transmissions provides transmission services for the Setanta Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, Africa, and Pay-Per-View sports television channels. A number of vacancies have arisen for the position of Junior Transmission Controller (JTC).
Duties include:
• Operation of Automation Presentation Systems.
• Construction and detailed meticulous checking of daily Playlist Schedules.
• Quality control of incoming live and taped programming.
• Recording incoming feeds to Video Servers.
• Vision Mixing of live sports programming.
• Correct positioning of on-screen graphics.
• Timecode Logging of recorded programming.
• Dubbing programming material from Video Server to DigiBeta tape.
• Audio and Video Monitoring to the highest standards.
• Providing timely feedback to Programming and Scheduling departments.
The successful candidate must be computer literate, numerate and have excellent attention to detail. At least one year’s experience in a related environment (MCR, Dubbing, Editing) is essential. Knowledge and understanding of major tape formats and digital TV standards is desirable.
Setanta Transmissions Limited operates a 24/7/365 day a year and shift based staffing system applies. Working hours will be shift-based and will include, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. The successful candidate will need to be calm, flexible and have the ability to work well under pressure. They should have the capacity to quickly adapt to new systems and be methodical and fast at problem solving.
Vacancy: Producer/Director
Employer: Malt Films
We are currently seeking both freelance Producers and Directors who have experience in making corporate video(s) for any clients involved in the recruitment industry. Successful applicants will be hired on a freelance basis for an ongoing corporate video project.
Please do not apply if you have not worked with the recruitment industry as this is the specific we are looking for and without this we can not consider you.
Please include your relevant experience in the body of the email and attach a copy of your current CV. The email for responses is info[at]maltfilms.com.
Vacancy: Animation Producer
Employer: SquareZero Ltd.
Freelance producer needed with experience in graphics, branding, live action, effects, animation. Will be needed to organize internal team of ten. Client liaison. Pipelining projects. Scheduling and leading projects. Applications with CV by email to olly[at]squarezero.co.uk