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Sector: Media and Publishing
Role: Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Press Officer
ITV Studios
Permanent role
Office location: White City, London (Hybrid 2-3 days in the office)
Hiring range: £30,000 - £35,000
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, 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
The press team promotes and protects the corporate reputation of ITV Studios including its people, companies, and shows.
The role
The press officer position is a core role within the department working closely with the VP Comms International, Publicity Manager, ITV Studios, and the Group Head of Communications.
Some key responsibilities
* Identify, devise, draft and issue news releases to secure proactive, positive news stories for UK & International production, Global Distribution & The Creative Network.
* Research and collate an on-going list of media opportunities to promote our labels and spokespeople.
* Support PR campaigns for the year-round TV distribution markets & festivals.
* Support the preparation of briefing notes for spokespeople giving interviews or speaking publicly.
* Lead on corporate award entries.
* Manage reactive press queries.
Works with the Group Head of Comms, ITV Studios to:
* Position ITV Studios as an employer of choice, giving back to the industry at large.
Acts as lead PR for:
* ITV Studios' work supporting and leading Sustainable Production.
* Diversity & Inclusion initiatives within ITV.
Supporting ITV Studios press office:
* Maintains a key ITV Studios facts briefing note.
* Maintains media contact lists.
* Monitors publicity inbox to alert and handle queries related to ITV Studios.
* Covers for other members of the team when they are on leave.
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)
* Experience of interfacing with journalists and handling sensitive information with discretion.
* A number of years experience in PR or journalism, with some experience working for a well-known or high profile brand.
* An interest in broadcasting, media and business journalism.
* Journalism, PR/Comms or Marketing Experience.
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
* Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to adapt according to the requirements of varying stakeholders.
* Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* Desirable: media, journalism, marketing or public relations or communications higher education qualification OR relevant apprenticeship.
* Meticulous in terms of attention to detail and accuracy of information.
* Curiosity to ask questions and understand more about the inner workings of a large international business.
* A proactive can-do attitude and ability to manage a range of priorities and deadlines.
* A creative and independent thinker with an aptitude for coming up with fresh and innovative ideas.
* A passion for learning.
* A natural flair for research.
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.
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.
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.
Closing date: 26th January 2025
Company
ITV is the biggest commercial television network in the UK, offering some of the biggest career opportunities in the industry.
We love telly, we’re passionate about content, and most importantly we understand our audiences. Thanks to an impressive 60-year history, our leadership is stronger than ever.
We’ve also got the kind of inclusive working environment where you’ll never stop learning. One that’s at the heart of popular culture, that’s passionate about new tech, that has a truly international reach, and is incredibly focused on developing our teams.
In other words, it’s somewhere that everyone can thrive.
We’re 60 years of TV history - and we’re also its future. Which means there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
Here at ITV, we celebrate individuality, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
It’s your talent that really matters and we want you to be the best you can be. So, our aim is to make sure our workforce reflects the diversity of modern society.
As members of the Creative Diversity Network (CDN), we’ve made a public commitment to improve representation of society on screen, and to become more diverse and inclusive behind the scenes too.
If you need to discuss an alternative way to submit your application, we’ll always try to meet your individual needs wherever possible. To find out more, you can email us direct at talkingcareers@itv.com.
For further details & a list of our vacancies, please visit itvcareers.com.
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