ITV Jobs Hiring for Talent and Contracts Assistant, MultiStory Media – 12 Months FTC Job at Manchester, England Full Time

Talent and Contracts Assistant, MultiStory Media

Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Base: Media City, Salford

Closing date: Sunday 21st November 2021

Why you should join us…

Are you looking for an entry level role in TV? Are you looking for a stepping stone into Production Management? If you have a passion for ITV’s content, are good at providing admin support and want to be part of the team that staffs up our shows then this could be the role for you.

We connect with millions of people every day, make content they can’t get enough of and reflect and shape the world we live in… and we do all this through the power of creativity.

We will be a digitally led entertainment and media company that creates and brings brilliant content to audiences, wherever, whenever and however they choose.

Business overview per Business Area:

MultiStory Media makes innovative shows that capture the heart of the nation. We are a team of passionate story-tellers working across a broad range of genres: Current Affairs, Entertainment, Politics, Factual Entertainment, Documentaries and Drama. Our shows speak for themselves: Tonight is the nation’s most watched Current Affairs series, Martin Lewis ‘the most trusted man in Britain’, the Up series has been voted the ’greatest-ever achievement in documentary film-making’, and Come Dine with Me is the world’s most prolific Factual Entertainment format.

This role entails…

Working with the Talent Team to provide accurate and timely administrative and contracting support throughout the hiring of freelance and fixed term behind camera roles ensuring adherence to ITV’s policies and procedures.

• Post holders will provide general administrative support through the full recruitment cycle

• Post holders will administer the contracting process across programme business areas as required ensuring that ITV contracting and compliance guidelines are adhered to

• This is an entry level role so training will be given on ITV systems, processes and policies where required

• This is an ideal start for someone interested in production management with opportunities for some experience of being on location / set and helping out on productions.

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

Minimum role criteria:

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from candidates with a disability and as a Disability Confident Leader if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you have a disability, we’ll guarantee you’ll get to the next stage*.

(minimum criteria above)

The Key role criteria is as follows:

• Some understanding of employment and GDPR legislation and its application in the context of recruitment and contracting (further training can be given)

• Experience of working in a film/television production environment and knowledge of the roles and skills required to make a successful team

• Experience of supporting recruitment processes using a range of approaches, systems and software packages in a fast turnaround fluid working environment

• Experience of assisting with campaigns, events and initiatives to attract new talent using a wide range of marketing tools including social media

• A proactive team player working sensitively and collaboratively with others to deliver best results, anticipate issues and offer solutions/suggestions for improvement

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management and the ability to build positive relationships with external customers and internal stakeholders

We’re happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application 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 [email protected].

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.

* 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.