Runner Freelance Talent Pool, Emmerdale

The Role

Hiring Range: ITV is an accredited Living Wage employer and will pay no less than the Living wage for any role.

The team

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of television production? We're looking for enthusiastic ad-hoc Runners to bolster our freelance talent pool for the iconic set of Emmerdale.

As a Runner, you'll be the linchpin that keeps our shoots running smoothly. You'll be right in the heart of the action, providing essential support to our Assistant Directors and ensuring seamless communication between the set and the Production Office. Be part of maintaining the high production values that make Emmerdale a national treasure!

The role

Join the whirlwind of Emmerdale! Dive into the heart of the action, supporting Assistant Directors, keeping everyone in the loop, and ensuring the magic happens seamlessly. From guiding cast and S/A’s, anticipating needs, and distributing vital info, to zipping between locations, providing refreshments, and maintaining set etiquette – you’ll be the ultimate go-to person, ensuring a smooth, high-energy shoot and being a crucial part of the team that brings this iconic show to life!

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• A wide range of experience working, preferably on drama, in the capacity of a Production Runner on a TV Broadcast Production.
• Experience working on a TV Drama is advantageous.
• Experience working with on-screen Talent and Supporting Artists on a TV Drama is advantageous.
• Experience working with on-screen Talent and Supporting Artists on a TV Drama is advantageous.
• Work with discretion and respect our requirement for utmost confidentiality- experience working with confidential information.
• A good working knowledge of production Schedules, Call Sheets and communicating via radio.
• Ability to work under pressure, work long and unsociable hours in both a studio and location environment and be prepared to change your working pattern at short notice.
• A high degree of organisational and administration skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly. Excellent Interpersonal skills, including the ability to take a variety of approaches to dealing with issues and problems.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• The ability to work under pressure and long hours. Ability to make appropriate decisions under pressure, effectively re-prioritising workload as necessary.
• A flexible problem solving approach.
• Self motivated with the ability to work within a team. High degree of diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of different working hours eg artistes, supporting artistes, children, crew.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Knowledge and passion for Emmerdale.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience of floor running in studio & location is desirable.
• First-rate communication skills – adaptable team player, dealing with people at all levels.
• Positive and can-do attitude to all tasks.
• Ability to use your own initiative and solve problems quickly under pressure.
• IT literate.
• Time keeping/Punctuality
• Flexible approach to working hours — often dealing with last minute changes.
• Be contactable out of hours for artiste queries.
• Be prepared to work unusual and long hours day/nights, often outdoors in all weathers. Prepared to travel where necessary.
• Due to the nature of the production absolute confidentiality is required.
• Driving License preferable