Department runner

Lifted Entertainment is home to some of the biggest TV shows in the world.

We are extremely proud of our excellence in programme-making and the creativity of our teams.

From live shows such as Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, to talent shows like The Voice UK, quizzes such as University Challenge and reality formats including Love Island, there isn’t an unscripted genre we do not produce.

Our people are everything and they are the ones who work with us to create award-winning, fun - and funny - entertainment shows.

This role entails…

To act as general assistant across all areas of TV production supporting editorial and production management colleagues in the delivery of outstanding, distinctive, multi-platform and commercially successful content within operational, financial and legal parameters.

Key responsibilities:

CREATE, PLAN, INITIAL SET UP

• To support the production management team during the planning process and assist with the day to day running of the production office eg. allocation of desks/phone numbers, booking taxis, ordering stationery, photocopying, distribution of production information and documentation (eg. contacts lists, call sheets, scripts) 
• Help maintain a safe and tidy working environment once established
• To assist the production manager in ensuring production teams complete all mandatory training
• To provide general support to the department or production 
• To manage Creative Director’s  diary
• Clearing expenses for senior team as required

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT (if assigned to a production)

• Act as general assistant on studio or location record days undertaking any tasks as required by editorial or production management colleagues 
• Keep across production schedules and call sheets and anticipate artiste call times, taxi delivery and pick up times, arrival of props etc 
• Ensure the studio floor and location have clear access/egress routes
• Provide hospitality for cast and crew/assist with the stocking of refreshment areas
• Help keep crews and public quiet during takes
• Assist with any ‘running’ between location/hotel/base eg. pick up of equipment/props etc
• Take responsibility for ‘petty cash’ float on location if required for purchases of small items/refreshments and submit associated expenses in a timely manner
• Assist with studio/location housekeeping/disposal of rubbish in line with ITV’s sustainability policy
• Make sure contributor release forms are signed / collected as directed
• To act up to cover roles as/when required and undertake any other ad-hoc requests/tasks as advised by the manager
• Assist with development ‘tasters’ as required by Creative Director/Development Executive.

TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF MEDIA ASSETS 

• To demonstrate good IT skills and develop a sound working knowledge of google applications assisting in the management of production google documentation/sites
• To develop a knowledge of cameras, other technical equipment and the end to end production process (capture, editing) assisting with the smooth running of location shoots and the post production process where required

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

Minimum role criteria:

1. Candidates should above all be keen to learn, proactive in the production environment and ready to undertake whatever tasks are required to ensure the smooth running of a production.  They should demonstrate the potential to move on successfully to other roles within production either within editorial, technical or production management career paths.
2. Experience of successful teamworking
3. Demonstrable ability to work well under direction, knowing when to refer up and keeping relevant people updated
4. Good organisational and problem solving skills
5. Demonstrable passion/interest in the industry with potential to pursue a successful career in an editorial, production management or a technical role
6. Experience of organising travel and accommodation

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people and 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 you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

The Key role criteria is as follows:

1. Demonstrable good people skills with the ability to develop a wide range of internal contacts across ITV.  External contacts will usually be limited to liaising with contacts on behalf of their manager.
2. Professional approach to the role and ability to communicate appropriately with a range of colleagues and talent
3. Confidence to escalate issues appropriately
4. Demonstrates enthusiasm and resilience to manage workload within deadlines
5. General understanding of Health & Safety on location/in studio (training given)
6. Full, clean driving licence holder 

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything. Our email is talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more here.

If you want more information regarding  this role please feel free to email TalkingCareers@itv.com. Find out more about our benefits http://www.itvjobs.com/why-join-us/benefits/.We want to be the most flexible employer in Media. We offer Smart working and we will support you and provide you the right environment and work/ life balance

We reach millions of people everyday, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do. Find out more here.

* 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.