Production Coordinator London, England
Job description
Production Coordinator
ITV Sport
8 month fixed-term contract, full time
ITV White City, London (hybrid)
Hiring range: £32,000 - £43,000
For more information please email [email protected]
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team
ITV Sport produces some of the biggest sporting events on the calendar such as the Men’s and Women’s FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Six Nations Championship, England Women’s Football Internationals, Snooker, Darts, Motor Sport and the best of UK Horse Racing, including The Grand National, Cheltenham Festival and The Derby. Our talented team of Programme Editors, Studio Directors, Producers, Technical teams, and Production Managements team are committed to delivering high-quality content for our viewers.
The role
You will play a key role in the production team where you will work in partnership with Production Management/ Producers to deliver outstanding, distinctive, multi-platform and commercially successful content within operational, financial and legal constraints.
You will support the Production Manager in developing and managing production schedules, coordinating logistics, processing purchase orders & expenses, coordinating with external suppliers, overseeing the setup of production facilities, communicating with talent and production staff, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during production. Ultimately, your role is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality sports programming at ITV Sport.
- Please note that due to live production time, you may be required to work unsociable hours, weekends and bank holidays. There is also a requirement to work internationally as part of this role.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Strong organisational flair and financial acumen with a proactive and solution-focussed approach to problem-solving.
- Outside broadcast experience within a busy and live production environment with a passion for sport.
- Ability to use initiative and be proactive in the production environment showing sensitivity to the needs and pressures of colleagues.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- High level of attention to detail
- Confidence to manage upwards effectively and communicate with the wider production team
- drawing on a range of strategies and skills to persuade and influence
- Ability to understand and champion the rationale for new ways of working and/or for adopting
- new production related technology
- High level of integrity particularly when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. 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 to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected].
- 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.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including
- Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
More about our benefits
Closing date: 27th April 2023
