We're looking for a highly organised office professional with great admin skills to join us as a production coordinator for ITV News Tyne Tees & Border.

You will provide confidential administrative support to the Head of News, Managing Editor and Operations Manager. You will also support the rest of the management team and ensure the smooth running of our busy newsrooms and programmes. We're looking for proven experience in diary and email management, travel planning and meeting coordination.

You will help manage invoices and orders, along with supporting the management team with recruitment processes and inductions for new starters. You will be the regional organiser for our scheme which helps give potential new talent an insight into how we work. You will also provide production support to our non news programmes in Scotland.

You'll have strong communication skills and the ability to plan and organise team events.

As you could be the first point of contact for many of our visitors, you'll have a welcoming manner and know how to get the best out of people. You will also be asked to support the production of our programmes by assisting with autocue, rostering and other tasks as required.

So, if you're a confident communicator with proven administrative skill and a real desire to work for the ITV news operation, we want to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing why this is the right role for you.

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

Very strong organisational skills and able to demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritise as appropriate
Good communication skills
Strong IT skills, preferably with knowledge of Google Suite although training can be provided
Ideally experience of diary management
Administration experience within a fast paced environment
Demonstrate an interest in regional news and a willingness and aptitude to learn about the ITV News production process

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

Working knowledge of Freecon preferred, but not essential
A confident, calm and friendly manner on the phone and face-to-face with the ability to use your initiative and knowledge to deal with sometimes complex questions and issues as they occur
Ability to work as part of a successful multi-skilled team
Approachable, friendly and maintaining a positive attitude, whilst working under pressure to tight deadlines