Series Producer

ITV Border

Permanent

Office location: Edinburgh

Hiring range: £50,000 - £60,000

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

Your work matters.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to head our highly respected current affairs programme Representing Border - the political programme for the south of Scotland.

We’re looking for an experienced senior journalist with comprehensive knowledge of UK and Scottish politics.

The role

The Series Producer leads a small team based in the Scottish Parliament making the fast turnaround political programme Representing Border.

The late-night show is broadcast to a loyal audience in the south of Scotland. It is produced nightly when the Scottish Parliament sits. Single issue programmes, including party conferences and elections, are also produced throughout the year. The team also provides comprehensive coverage to ITV Border’s regional news programme, Lookaround.

As Series Producer you will be a talented television journalist with an exemplary knowledge of Scottish and UK politics, an excellent contacts book and a proven track record in news and current affairs production. You will have a confident knowledge of the Ofcom Code and media law.

Experience of managing a team and a budget will be an advantage. You will work closely with the Managing Editor of ITV Border to ensure that programme targets are met on time and on budget and that all content is fair, impartial and compliant.

Being inclusive and representative is important to us and we are especially keen to increase the numbers and prominence of stories and contributors from underrepresented communities.

You will need to remain calm under pressure, work accurately at speed, and be able to deal with last minute changes and breaking news, working late into the evening.

If you love a fast-paced environment where every day is different, and you have the journalistic skills that will help us achieve our goals, then we’d love to hear from you.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Must have experience of producing a quick turnaround programme.
• Highly developed script writing skills
• Understanding and knowledge of Scottish Government affairs and politics
• Proven experience in a television newsroom
• Detailed knowledge of Ofcom regulations, Scottish law and an ability to make informed legal judgements

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Excellent editorial judgement and an ability to make sound editorial decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience of being able to research, set up, film and edit packages for the programme, ensuring a smooth workflow and delivering items on time.
• Excellent editorial, ethical and legal judgement, maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITVs legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Support and help produce online content supporting the series, across a range of platforms.
• To provide original story ideas
• To maintain and enhance ITV Border’s commitment to representing diverse communities by finding new voices.
• To work closely with the ITV Border news team to support the daily needs of the news programme.
• A good team player with a positive approach to problem solving

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 talkingcareers@itv.com.

• 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

• 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
  

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Closing date: 24th May 2023

Please note the notice period for this role is 2 months (this will include any new contracts/ secondments)