Unscripted TV data wrangler training programme

• Are you looking to bolster your technical skillset in unscripted TV and widen your work opportunities?  

This brand-new intensive training programme delivered by The Kit Room in how to data wrangle could be the ideal opportunity for you to add a specialist feather to your cap.

The field of data management is highly technical and often overlooked – but absolutely crucial to any production. Starting with the fundamentals of data management and workflow, you’ll leave this course with full confidence to manage all media, how to support multi camera crews, whilst providing clear and transparent reports to the postproduction facility. 

This course will provide you with the technical knowhow to foresee and overcome technical issues and provide you with skills to manage expectations of the departments you’ll be working with in the role. 

Taught by hugely experienced DITS, the training will include a full weekend of in-person training and practical exercises, followed by online sessions covering kit awareness and maintenance, and an understanding of the postproduction workflow and responsibilities of this highly underrated, but crucial role.

This training programme is funded by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters, SVoDs and production companies. 

Who it's for

We’re looking to recruit 60 delegates based across the UK.

This programme is aimed at editorial and production staff in unscripted TV with at least 2-3 years industry experience. The focus is particular on early career stage individuals in roles such as researcher, AP, or production coordinator, who are looking to bolster their skillset, widen their work opportunities, and improve their value to a production.

This training programme will run across several regional cohorts. Please only apply for the one closest to where you live or intend to work: 

• London – 10th and 11th May 2025
• Belfast – 14th and 15th June 2025
• Glasgow – 12th and 13th July 2025
• Manchester or Leeds (TBC) – 16th and 17th August 2025
• Bristol or Cardiff (TBC) – 13th and 14th September 2025
• London - 11th and 12th October 2025

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from Minority Ethnic Groups; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

There is a £50 fee for participating. There are bursaries available for those who require support. Please contact hire@thekitroom.co.uk for any enquiries about these bursaries before or at the same time as submitting your application.

If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format, please email USF@screenskills.com

What it covers

• Role of the Data Wrangler / Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) and Media Manager Principles.
• Choosing the correct kit – from hard drives to cables. 
• Step-by-step process of workflow from camera to postproduction and final delivery.
• How to use the latest wrangling software, including backup and archive strategies.  
• Understanding production deliverables, camera resolution and recording formats.  
• Requirements for the edit, naming conventions, folder structure etc.  
• Different types of USB interfaces, Storage Drives and Digital Cards / Card management
• Understanding and working with Metadata.
• In camera recording and media management principles.
• Understanding and assembling Kit (from legs to lenses), / Kit Maintenance.  
• The role of the Data Wrangler in postproduction.  
• Data Security.  
• Troubleshooting and Problem solving

And much more…  Including hands on, practical exercises

Trainer:

The Kit Room is one of the UK’s leading camera rental houses for film and TV professionals with this training being taught by their hugely experienced DITS.

How to apply

Click ‘apply now’ at the top of the page and follow the instructions to apply for your place: you must login or register before you are able to complete your application.

You must have at least 2-3 years of experience in unscripted TV.

While most questions in the application form are multiple choice or require short answers, one question will require a longer answer. For your preparation, this question is: 

• What do you hope to gain from the course?

If you need additional support to complete your application or require the application form in an alternative format please contact USF@screenskills.com

Judging information

Key Dates:

London  

• Training – 10th and 11th May 2025
• Application deadline – 2nd May 2025

Belfast

• Training – 14th and 15th June 2025
• Application deadline – 6th June 2025

Glasgow  

• Training – 12th and 13th July 2025
• Application deadline – 4th July 2025

Manchester or Leeds

• Training – 16th and 17th August 2025
• Application deadline – 8th August 2025

Bristol or Cardiff

• Training – 13th and 14th September 2025
• Application deadline – 5th September 2025

London  

• Training – 11th and 12th October 2025
• Application deadline – 3rd October 2025