Development Assistant Producer, ITN Productions (FTC)

ITN Productions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ITN Productions is opening up an exciting role for a Development AP within the existing documentary development team. Reporting to the Head of Documentary Development and the Head of International Productions, you will originate ideas, deliver high-quality pitch materials, support other team members with research, and manage your own slate of projects.

You will be committed to diversity, inclusion and a culture of collaboration both on and off screen, working to tight deadlines while maintaining

Qualifications

• Excellent communication across verbal, written and visual channels.
• Detailed knowledge of TV landscape and commissioner needs, international market.
• Examples of visual treatments you have designed.
• Creativity and ability to collaborate with other team members.
• Track record of significant contribution to commissioned or development-funded projects.
• Track record securing challenging/competitive access.
• Highest standards of accuracy, attention to detail with complex material.
• Adept at working independently — a self-starter, juggling priorities.
• Calm under pressure and able to adapt.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate our company values – Trust, Innovation and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Originate new ideas and contribute to brainstorms.
• Write and design pitch decks using PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Find and approach potential contributors and secure access.
• Conduct casting and contributor research with professionalism.
• Support pitch development with treatments and one-pagers.
• Keep across current TV landscape and commissioning briefs.
• Maintain clear records of research, contacts and progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

PowerPoint

Creative writing

Research

Pitch decks

Visual design

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

About ITN

ITN is one of the UK’s leading independent content production companies, trusted for over 70 years to tell the world’s most important stories. From BAFTA- and Emmy-winning journalism and impactful factual content to creative entertainment and branded storytelling, ITN brings truth and innovation to every platform. Making over 70 hours of live programmes a week and reaching 1 billion digital views a month, we are a content powerhouse that has an ambition to keep growing, with audiences across the UK and around the world. Our people are at the heart of our success. With a reputation built on integrity and creativity, ITN continues to evolve with an ambitious growth strategy—investing in new technology, premium content, and future talent. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive and help shape the next chapter of ITN’s story. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer where everyone’s contribution matters. We’re committed to building a culture that reflects the audiences we serve — one where people feel included, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

How We Work

At ITN, how we work is as important as what we do. Our values describe what you can expect when you work here — and what ITN expects of you. Ambition – We set bold goals, take ownership, and keep learning. We look for new opportunities and better ways to make an impact. Courage – We speak up with honesty and respect, challenge ideas constructively, and value open, direct communication. Team – We collaborate, celebrate others’ successes, and make sure every voice is heard. We put the team’s success first. We also recognise the importance of balance and wellbeing, so we welcome flexible working, part-time roles and job shares across all areas of ITN.

The Role

ITN Productions is opening up an exciting role for a Development AP within the existing documentary development team. Reporting to the Head of Documentary Development and the Head of International Productions , you will take responsibility for originating ideas, delivering high-quality pitch materials, supporting other team members with research, whilst taking personal responsibility for your own slate of projects. You will be committed to diversity, inclusion and a culture of collaboration both on and off screen.

Key Responsibilities

• Report into the Head of Documentary Development and Head of International Productions
• Originate new ideas and contributes to brainstorms
• Must be a confident writer and proficient with software such as PowerPoint, Photo Shop or similar for bringing ideas to life visually in pitch decks
• Find and approach potential contributors and secure competitive access to both individuals and organisations
• Carry out casting and contributor research with sensitivity and professionalism
• Support pitch development, including writing treatments, one-pagers and designing decks
• Keep across the current TV landscape, social media trends, formats and commissioning briefs
• Maintain clear records of research, contacts and casting progress

Key Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and organisation (verbal/written/visual)
• Detailed knowledge of tv landscape and commissioner needs, particularly in the international market
• Examples of visual treatments you have designed
• Creativity and the ability to collaborate with other team members
• Track record of significant contribution to projects that have been commissioned or received development funding
• Track record securing challenging/competitive access
• The highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail around often complex material
• Adept at working independently – a self-starter, comfortable with juggling competing priorities
• Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate our company values – Trust, Innovation and Collaboration

Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition.

We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.