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With a 6-Month contract, the successful Development Trainee will be placed in one or more of ITV Studios’ labels. Working in the fast-paced world of non-scripted development, you will play a key role in shaping new content to pitch to broadcasters and streamers, help prepare pitching assets including format documents and sizzles. You will assist the teams on shoots and at run-throughs and help with the day-to-day admin of a development team. The ability to contribute to the creation of exciting new ideas is essential. During the six months, you will develop excellent editorial judgement, literary skills and will learn various ways to present your ideas in order to get buyers engaged.
Job Responsibility:
Coming up with new ideas for new TV Shows
Assisting the creation of any pitch materials in order to sell the ideas
Co-ordinating and assembling notes from development, production and commissioners on the relevant projects
Attending brainstorms and contributing your own ideas for new content
Contributing your own editorial opinion on TV formats
Engaging with and promoting diversity within the content your label develops
Assisting in the tracking of the companies’ slate and other day-to-day admin tasks
Pitching ideas to potential buyers
Requirements:
Proven passion for a career in non-scripted TV development
A knowledge of and curiosity for the non-scripted TV landscape
Excellent communication, attention to detail and organisational skills
Passion for coming up with exciting new formats for a variety of audiences
Nice to have:
Ability to create a winning format
Ability to work collaboratively and brainstorm ideas effectively
Ability to successfully pitch your ideas
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good communication (particularly literary skills), attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to create visual pitch decks and other materials to bring ideas to life
What we offer:
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