Description

Closing Date: 20-May-2024

We’re seeking someone at the very top of their game to join our successful team and lead our UK Factual slate. You’ll have a superb reputation and strong relationships across the industry – with a track record of winning commissions and delivering programmes for both broadcasters and streamers, across a range of genres. You’ll also be a part of the senior team at one of Britain’s biggest and best production companies, with a key role in our strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee our UK Factual slate of programmes
Work with development to come up with must-have series and one-offs for UK PSBs and streamers
Oversee production and delivery of a wide range of docs, exec producing where appropriate
Build strong relationships with Commissioners and Channel heads
Play a leading role in the strategic direction of the UK Factual team and of ITN Productions as a whole
Collaborate with other areas of ITN
Seek out new opportunities for revenue growth
Be passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and play a leading role in helping us progress and achieve our goals
Ensure all UK Factual content is delivered on time, to budget and is both technically excellent and legally sound
Help recruit freelance and staff members as required to build strong teams
Demonstrate and embody ITN’s values, culture and purpose
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Key Requirements
Ambitious, creative, collaborative and passionate
An established industry figure who has a sound understanding of factual programming and a reputation for delivering exceptional content
Great relationships and thorough knowledge of commissioning strategy
A self-starting creative with innovative thinking who can ‘make things happen’
Ability to prioritise well, manage a high pressure environment and work to tight deadlines
Ability to deal diplomatically with different personalities, getting the most out of working relationships
Super leadership, management and communication skills
Experience of managing complex production budgets
Creative attitude to problem-solving
Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the ITN compliance manual
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decisions
Track record of prioritising and delivering excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Excellent strategic thinking
A brilliant team leader and a superb team player
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application, or at any stage throughout the process, if this is something you want to explore.