Jobs in the Northern Ireland Sector
On this page, you’ll find individual job opportunities for specific roles within the screen sector in Northern Ireland. These roles are advertised by companies and productions across the industry — not by Northern Ireland Screen.
Tern Belfast
Production Coordinator Opportunity – Series 2 of “Our Tiny Islands”
Tern Belfast is currently seeking an experienced Production Coordinator for Series 2 of our Channel 4 series “Our Tiny Islands”. The role is based at the office in Holywood and applicants must be based in Northern Ireland. The role is due to start in June and will run for approximately 16 weeks, with the potential for the right candidate to move on to additional productions based in our Holywood office.
Please send your CV and full availability to: [email protected]
At Tern, we are committed to building an inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and individuals from all backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings to our teams and our storytelling.
If you would like us to retain your details for future opportunities, please include your consent in your covering email. Our Data Protection Policy is available here: http://www.terntv.com/privacy-policy
Deadline: EOD on Monday 26th May
Executive Producer
Location: Belfast
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
As an Executive Producer at Tern, you will report to the Tern Managing Director, Harry Bell, and be responsible for managing and overseeing the production of high-end factual programming from concept through to completion. In this senior leadership role, you will also take the key management lead of our Belfast Office, driving production strategy, overseeing a talented team and ensuring the delivery of world-class content. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced producer with a passion for factual television and the ability to lead teams and manage operations in a nations office.
Find out more about key responsibilities and criteria here.
Apply to: [email protected]
Deadline: EOP Thursday 5th June 2025.
HETV PRODUCTION
Travel and Accommodation Coordinator
Sector: Live action – Scripted (Drama)
Production Company/SPV: TBA
A HETV show is looking for a Travel and Accommodation Coordinator to join their team in Belfast and take charge of managing travel arrangements and accommodation with efficiency and precision.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate domestic and international travel plans for cast and crew.
• Manage accommodation bookings and ensure all arrangements meet company standards.
• Issue Travel Movement Orders (TMOs) accurately and on time.
• Use digital Purchase Order systems to track expenses.
• Liaise with travel agencies, hotels, and internal departments to ensure seamless arrangements.
• Handle last-minute changes with professionalism and clear communication.
Skills & Experience Required:
• Previous experience as Travel & Accommodation Coordinator or as APOC in a HETV production.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal – essential for liaising with various stakeholders.
• Experience working with digital Purchase Order systems.
• Proficiency in issuing Travel Movement Orders (TMOs).
Desirable Criteria:
• Clean driving license (preferred)
To apply please email your current CV along with your full contact details and the contact details of two industry referees to [email protected] with the job title and your name in the subject line.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Film and TV industry with a commitment and passion to work in the industry. We would welcome applications from pairs of people who would like to job share. Please submit only 1 application with both CVs for the job share team attached, and add “job share” after the job title in the subject line.
Contact Details: [email protected]
Application Deadline: Friday 23rd May.
PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicants will be invited for interview within 4 weeks of the application deadline. If you have not been invited for interview by then your application has not been successful.
Spark Media Partners
BELFAST BASED DEVELOPMENT AP
Can you spitball ideas that could become the next big returnable format?
Do you know the precincts you’d love to get access to because they make compelling telly?
Spark Media are looking to hire an experienced full-time Development AP to join their Belfast office.
The successful candidate will be:
• An avid TV watcher and have a genuine enthusiasm for TV and watch a wide range of content as well as keeping across the latest trends and emerging on-screen talent.
• Experienced in researching and formatting ideas.
• A strong writer who can write catchy log lines and write full treatments/decks quickly.
• Able to design eye-catching thumbnails and pitch decks.
• Curious about the world we live in, able to identify trends, movements, organisations and communities that could form the basis of a great TV idea.
• Happy to contribute to / run brainstorming sessions on a wide variety of subjects but also can self-manage and create solo.
• A self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Ability to self-shoot and edit would also be assets but not essential.
As part of a small team, you’ll work directly to Spark’s Head of Development.
The role is full time starting in April for an initial 3-month contract with a view to extending.
You will be based in the Belfast office.
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds, communities and identities to apply. We welcome the opportunity to diversify our workforce. Spark Media is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for people to come and do their best most rewarding work.
With the incredibly high volume of applications, we’ve been receiving lately, we regrettably only have the capacity to be in touch with those shortlisted.
If you are interested, please apply with a short cover note outlining your relevant experience either via Talent Manager or email [email protected]
Rare TV
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/ JNR PRODUCTION MANAGER
Rare TV are seeking an experienced PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/ JNR PRODUCTION MANAGER to work on a returning show for a UK Broadcaster starting 31st March for 38 weeks.
This role will be based in our BELFAST Office.
Please apply via email here: [email protected]
Experience of working on presenter led factual entertainment preferable.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 Production Coordinator credits, be highly organised with great attention to detail, personable, confident with talent, have experience with call sheets, booking talent travel and accommodation, finance reconciliations, Silvermouse paperwork and Alvery Sustainability reporting. A knowledge of PMI would be an advantage but not essential.
Studio dates which you must be able to attend: 8th – 19th September in England.
This role is from pre-production through to final post so the ideal candidate would also have experience in post-production and final paperwork.
Rate will be based on experience.
We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups, and promote a diverse range of skills and experience across our business.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and or harassment and have a strong whistleblowing structure in place throughout the company.
Long Story TV
Trainee Script Editor
Episodic TV drama
Sector: Live action – Scripted (Drama)
Production Company/SPV: Long Story TV
Start Date: As soon as possible
The successful candidate will:
– Learn role of script editor in development including conceptualising an idea, and how to develop it.
– Note giving and taking and how to do it effectively.
– Learn about the role of practical script editing on a production including using Final Draft, producing amendments, ‘negative checking’.
– Learn the skills to communicate effectively as a script editor, including how to work with writers and executives.
– Have one-to-one sessions with executives and participate in meetings with writers, directors and producers when appropriate.
– Learn how to represent the script department on set, working with production and cast to answer character, story and dialogue questions.
– Work flexibly in line with production demands and to travel to locations which are not always easily accessible or on a public transport route.
You will receive appropriate training – for example Final Draft software.
Essential Criteria:
– One years’ paid experience of script reading or reporting for a production company, broadcaster or funding body
OR two years’ professional experience working in film & television.
– An ability to generate original and creative ideas.
– A high level of organisational and communication skills.
Desirable Criteria:
– A clean driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Film and TV industry with a commitment and passion to work in the industry. We would welcome applications from pairs of people who would like to job share. Please submit only 1 application with both CVs for the job share team attached, and add “job share” after the job title in the subject line.
Contact Details: [email protected]
Application Deadline: ASAP
PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicants will be invited for interview within 4 weeks of the application deadline. If you have not been invited for interview by then your application has not been successful.
