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Would you like to join all these lovely Corrie fans and become one of our Coronation Street Fans of the Week here on the blog? 

Then all you need to do is reply to these easy questions, send in your picture if you can, and reply to me at glenda.sunderland@gmail.com  It's as easy as that!

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1. Who are you and where are you from?
2. How long have you been watching Corrie?
3. Who are your favourite female and male characters - and the reasons why?
4. What's been some of your favourite Corrie storylines over the years?
5. And what would your fantasy Corrie storyline be?
6. Have you any snippets or news about meeting any of the Corrie cast, or trips to the set, etc., that you'd like to share?

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Coronation Street job vacancy: Boom Operator

Boom Operator, Coronation Street - 9 Months Fixed Term.
Manchester

Coronation Street has become the world's longest-running TV Serial Drama currently in production and our sound team is an integral part of making that happen!

We are looking for a highly experienced Pole Operator to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract at our ITV Studios in Manchester. You will instrumental in the acquisition of first class sound for Coronation Street, ensuring that it is captured to the required standard for network broadcast.

You will be responsible for the technical rigging and de-rigging of studios and locations involving working at height and manual handling. You will be responsible for quick reporting of equipment defect or damage and the loading up and safe return of all sound kit.
This role will require you to work within the budget and timescale limitations imposed by the production. There may be times when you are required to multi skill across grades in the sound department in order to achieve full utilisation.

You must have proven experience of pole operation in both studio and location drama. You will have a flexible working approach with a willingness to go the extra mile, as there are times that you may be required to work unsociable hours. You will have a keen interest in sound including keeping up to date on new technology and sound capture techniques. Training on Fisher Boom will be provided as part of this contract.

This role is based in Manchester but a full clean driving licence is required as this role may involve some travel due to the location element of the role.

ITV is a great place to work. So, if you thrive in a fast paced environment and you possess the skills and experience that will help us achieve our goals, we’d love to hear from you.

ITV is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we have committed to interview all candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role.

Closing date for applications: 11th October 2017

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Coronation Street job vacancy: Sound Assistants

Sound Assistants, Coronation Street - 12 Months Fixed Term
Manchester

ITV is the biggest commercial television network in the UK. Behind every famous ITV face, there are hundreds of others, all doing their bit to make things happen. Coronation Street is the world's longest-running TV Serial Drama currently in production, and our sound team is a big part of that!

We are looking for Sound Assistants to join our fast paced environment here at ITV Studios, to work alongside the Sound Crew to ensure the smooth acquisition of quality sound both in studio and on location.

Our Sound Assistants will be reactive, adaptable and organised, with a hands on approach, they will be strong team players and always prepared to go the extra mile. Previous background and experience of working in film and or television drama sound would be advantageous but not essential. A keen interest in Sound is key.

This role will involve relationship building with relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of all shoots. You will need to work within the budgetary and timescale limitations imposed by the production. In addition to this you will be responsible for assisting with rigging and de-rigging of sound equipment both in studio and on location.

You will report technical problems and ensure the appropriate use, storage and transportation of equipment. You will also assist in frontline maintenance and microphone allocation and placement, including radio microphones in collaboration with the Costume department.

Here on Coronation Street, we are a tight knit, established team and we are now looking for ideal candidates who work well in a collaborative and open working environment. So if you’ve got the skills and experience we’re looking for and you and thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is based in Manchester but travel will be required due to the location element of the role.

ITV is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we have committed to interview all candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role.

Closing date: 11th October 2017

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Spot the Corrie prop - September 29th 2017

Congratulations this week go to one of our anonymous contributors who correctly spotted that last week's wonderful wallflower can be found in Liz and Steve's flat. Well done!

For this week's prop poser all you have to do is tell us whereabouts on Coronation Street you would find this colourful cookie jar. 

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