Description

Closing Date: 20-May-2024

We’re looking for a dynamic, ambitious and highly experienced Executive Producer to join our UK Factual team.
You’ll play a key role in coming up with ideas, pitching to commissioners and producing programmes for UK and international broadcasters.
You’ll already have a great reputation and be someone commissioners want to work with, with a fantastic track record in making documentaries for all the main PSBs and beyond.
You will oversee and manage the production of broadcast programming across a range of budgets, from development through to final delivery. You will also be expected to respond to commissioner briefs, supporting the development process, and pitching to win new commissions.
Key Responsibilities
Experienced editorial figure with a great sense of what makes brilliant television
Working with development to come up with must-have ideas
Developing and maintaining strong contacts in the commissioning world
Pitching to commissioners
Ability to deliver quality tv on time and on budget
Prioritising Diversity and Inclusion off screen and on
Ensuring technical standards and compliance responsibilities are met
Collaboration across ITN Productions as well as ITN
Develop relationships with agents and talent
Support Head of UK Factual on strategic vision and direction
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
An established multi-skilled executive producer with experience across a range of programming
Proven business winner
Innovative thinker and problem solver
Great reputation and existing relationships
Proven track record with C4, BBC, C5 and ITV
Technical experience and solid understanding of Post-Production workflows
A positive and ‘can-do’ attitude towards work
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage large projects
Great collaborator and communicator
Flexible and confident leader, with the ability to motivate and inspire
Ability to produce content under tight deadlines, always maintaining high standards
Hard-working, enthusiastic with a good sense of humour
Extensive experience of compliance and understanding of ITN procedures
Highly organized - ability to prioritise workload efficiently and manage multiple tasks
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Ability to demonstrate core ITN values
Able to generate and develop ideas working as part of a team or independently
Management of budgets and slate
Team leader and team player
Track record in nurturing talent and strong track record in D and I
Able to take responsibility for all content, ensuring they are of highest editorial and technical standards, accurate and comply with the law and relevant regulations
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.