Production Manager 

 

ITV Sport 

 

8 month Fixed term position 

 

Office location: White City, London 

 

Hiring range: £52,000 - £66,000

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

 

Your work matters to millions.

 

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.

 

The team

 

We’re global and local, producing in 13 countries across 60+ labels in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy and more. Together with creators, producers, global networks and streamers, we’re behind the scenes of some of the greatest genres, attracting the largest possible audiences for our shows. Bringing thousands of hours of entertainment to everyone everywhere.  

 

ITV Sport is home to some of the world’s biggest sporting competitions, and we’re looking for a Production Manager to join our busy team across high profile sporting events.

 

The role

 

Reporting to a Production Executive, they will lead the operational and people management of a Sporting production or series.   In conjunction with the Series Producer, they are responsible for the day-to-day financial running, reporting, logistical management and team leadership of a Sport series or programme ensuring compliance with all ITV processes, policies (H&S, content compliance, GDPR, anti-bribery, employment legislation, cyber security) as well as fulfilment of ITV’s diversity and environmental commitments. 

 

Our successful Production Manager will have a proven track record on live Sport OB and event programming, with up to date knowledge of television production and experience in production compliance, rights and H&S guidelines.  Candidates will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to anticipate problems and plan ahead adapting to last minute changes, whilst under pressure.  You will be highly computer and financially literate and have experience of taking a proactive approach. It is essential that you have proven experience of leading and developing a team and the ability to run and manage cost reporting.  You will also need to be able to demonstrate the formation of productive relationships with a wide range of external resource providers, commercial partners, artists, their agents and freelance staff.

To be successful in this role, you will have an energetic and flexible approach to your work. You will be solution focused, adaptable, confident in yourself to manage difficult challenging situations in a fast moving environment, and entrepreneurial with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the go. The successful candidate will also have extensive experience managing teams & Live / Highlight OB’s and studio shows.

 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• A wealth of experience at Production Manager level with sufficient production knowledge to manage the scale and complexity of a wide range of live Sport OB productions both in the UK and abroad
• Proven financial acumen and the ability to lead the logistics of a production with a solution-focussed approach to achieving editorial ambition within prescribed budget and schedule 
• Strong technical understanding of Sport outside broadcasts and live programming with a sound knowledge of a range of technologies/workflows and their application
• Thorough approach to completing tasks with good verbal & written communications skills along with a high level of integrity particularly when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Confidence to manage upwards effectively and draw on a range of strategies and styles to constructively persuade, challenge and influence others alongside being a confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams drawing on strengths of individuals to achieve best results
• Demonstrates passion and resilience and the ability to maintain performance in face of ever-changing priorities and workload along with the ability to manage and mitigate unforeseen events and advise production teams on best course of action

 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Proven extensive experience in Sport event production
• Experience of working internationally adapting to different environments and adhering to local laws 
• Experience of dealing successfully with a range of on screen talent and senior editorial colleagues ensuring keen adherence to duty of care processes
• Experience of successfully managing and developing teams of coordinators, production secretaries and runners
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to anticipate problems and plan ahead adapting to last minute changes
• Confidence to manage upwards effectively and communicate with the wider production team drawing on a range of strategies and skills to persuade and influence
• Demonstrates proven financial acumen with a solution-focussed approach to achieving editorial ambition within budget
• To control the financial and operational management of a series on a day to day basis so that it is produced efficiently on schedule and on budget delivering to editorial brief and production margins
• Demonstrates energy and resilience and ability to maintain performance in face of ever-changing priorities and workload
• Ability to manage and mitigate unforeseen events and advise production teams on best course of action
• High level of integrity particularly when dealing with confidential and sensitive information

ITV is for everyone.

 

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent 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. 

 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

 

* 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:

 

• 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
  
  
  

 

More about our benefits 

 

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.

 

Closing date 22nd October 2024