Royalty Payments New Deals Assistant

Royalty Payments, Global Finance Operations

Permanent

ITV Manchester, Media City + Hybrid (in office 2-3 days per week)

Hiring range: £28,000 - £32,000

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…

ITV distributes both our own ITV Studios produced and acquired programmes and formats worldwide. The Royalty Payments team is responsible for reporting to producers, broadcasters, other stakeholders and contributors for their shares of the profit that is generated from these sales. 

The team is part of central Finance Operations and provides support to most business areas across ITV. The Royalty Payments team collaborates closely with colleagues in Talent Payments, Rights, Business Affairs and Finance.

 

The role…

We have recently had an opportunity arise for a New Deals Assistant to join the Royalty Payments team on a permanent basis. You will work with the New Deals Manager to assess how to best set up each new reporting obligation, deciding whether to systemise or create a bespoke reporting template. To do this you will need to collate and interpret legal and financial information from contracts and various ITV rights and finance systems. You will be passionate about television and eager to contribute to the success of ITV.

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing new deal contracts and ensuring the right reporting method (automated or manual) is identified
• Setting up new reporting templates
• Working with other team members to solve queries
• Providing technical guidance and support to other team members 
• Working effectively with other areas of the business
• Assisting other members of the team to hit deadlines and KPIs when required
• Assisting with new Royalty system testing and migration activities as required
• Working with the New Deals Manager to deliver continuous process improvements
• Keeping up to date with new media and industry developments

 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)...

• Experience of working in a media royalties, rights, talent payments or legal environment
• Experience of reading and interpreting complex legal documents
• Good understanding of end-to-end financial processes
• Must be confident using Excel and working with data

 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)...

• Experienced user of rights or royalties management systems (desirable)
• Good commercial awareness 

• Accuracy and an eye for detail 
• Good level of numerical analytical ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Well-organised and able to work independently 
• Ability to work collaboratively to deliver objectives throughout a period of change
• Confident to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Motivated by a desire to improve performance, services and outcomes
• Enjoys finding solutions to complex issues

 

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. 

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 to suit everyone
• 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 

 

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 24th November 2024

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.