To create and lead production of outstanding, diverse, distinctive, multi-platform and commercially successful short form content within operational, financial and legal constraints.

Key responsibilities:

To work with the MultiStory Media Head of Documentaries and Current Affairs to set and maintain production and editorial standards, leading the overall creative management of several short form series.
To provide creative leadership to the editorial team, guiding them through production of the documentaries, demonstrating sound editorial judgement and subject sensitivity within editorial guidelines throughout.
To line manage and work collaboratively with a Series Producer to visually drive content both in terms of style, scripting and structure encouraging innovation, on-going creative renewal and high production values.
To work closely with production management and finance colleagues to manage and mitigate events as they arise through production and take appropriate action.
To work closely with ITV Commissioners to deliver the very best content.
To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:


Minimum role criteria:

A demonstrable track record in delivering content (including short form) for factual and factual entertainment programming for a major broadcaster.
Proven ability to contribute to the development process with a range of new and viable short form ideas.
Previous experience working on short form content for social media and broadcast TV.
Demonstrable ability to show a resourceful and solution-focussed approach to achieving editorial ambition within budgetary and legal constraints.
An understanding of the Ofcom code and any production related legislation.
Experience of working with Black and/or Disabled, and/or Deaf, and/or Neurodivergent programme makers and working with diverse production talent.
Proven ability to manage all people issues (both on and off-screen talent) with tact and diplomacy making a conscious effort to build rapport to ensure the smooth running a series.
Excited to be working on programmes that are being specifically commissioned as part of Black History Month and Disability History Month.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Disabled people and as a Disability Confident Leader if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee you'll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

Ability to play a key role in driving innovation, change and continuous improvement as well as a positive and dynamic work environment.
Good project management skills demonstrating proficiency in all aspects of production leadership: creative, commercial, technical, logistical and people.
Enthusiasm and resilience with a proven ability to maintain performance levels in the face of ever-changing priorities and workload.
A passion for nurturing fresh, diverse and distinct new voices and to help realise their unique vision to bring their ideas to fruition.
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything. Our email is talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more here.
We reach millions of people everyday, that's why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do. Find out more here

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Closing date: Midnight on 12th May 2024