EDUCATION:
Educated to at least leaving certificate standard and up to an equivalent of a relevant higher national or degree qualification

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 year’s recent relevant experience in news production

KNOWLEDGE:

• In-depth operational knowledge of file based technologies, in the use of Avid editing systems, Avid Interplay and ISIS networked storage including maintenance and administrative functions
• In-depth knowledge of audio and video principles
• Good knowledge of television production processes
• A knowledge of relevant codes of practice applicable to the role with particular reference to technical quality requirements
• A knowledge of health and safety in a technical operational environment

SKILLS:

• Good aural and visual judgement
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Logical approach to problem solving and good attention to detail

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to operate technical equipment
• Ability to work on their own and to use their initiative and experience to up skill other staff members
• Willing to learn and undertake training
• Comfortable working in a team and respectful of peers, instructional and senior roles
• Able to work under pressure
• Good disposition to keep calm under unexpected issues during editing process and able to plan a recovery
• Able to work a shift with early or late hours