Team Assistant, Drama and Comedy London, England
Job description
Team Assistant, Drama and Comedy
Commissioning
6 month fixed-term contract
Office location: ITV, White City, London (hybrid)
Hiring range: £38,000 - £44,000
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
In Media & Entertainment we commission brilliant programmes in a full range of genres, including a wealth of entertainment formats, high-quality drama & comedy, must-watch sporting events, impactful factual and award-winning current affairs and journalism. We make this available to audiences through our family of channels, the biggest commercial network in the UK, and through ITVX.
The role
You will be providing comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Drama, Head of Scripted Comedy and Commissioning team.
As a Team Assistant at ITV, your duties include managing and optimising schedules, handling both internal and external calls professionally, solving day-to-day issues, and fostering trustworthy relationships within and outside the team. You'll also manage various types of correspondence, arrange meetings and handle necessary logistics, book domestic and international travel, and maintain an efficient filing system. Moreover, you'll carry out administrative tasks like photocopying, scanning, managing purchase orders, tracking invoices, processing expenses, and maintaining a departmental holiday chart. Confidentiality is key in all matters. Ad-hoc tasks and other department-specific responsibilities will also be part of your role.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Previous TA, PA, or Production Coordinator experience
- Experience of managing multiple people in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing complex/multiple diaries
- Proven experience of working in a television or media environment
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Demonstrably strong communication skills, with the confidence and tact to liaise with a wide cross-section of senior level and external contacts, building good interpersonal relationships with the main client groups.
- Ability to maintain a clear perspective of the departmental priorities, to focus on relevant tasks and timeframes.
- The ability to adapt and be flexible in accommodating short-term changing needs
- Efficient typing skills with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- The ability to work independently using own initiative as well as forming part of a close-knit, established team
- Effective and proven organisational skills
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
- 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: 20th June 2023
