Junior Producer - Sport (Maternity Cover)

ITV; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to join their dynamic team as a Producer for ITV Sport. In this exciting role, you'll develop essential skills to create captivating content for high-profile sports events, including Football and Rugby tournaments. You'll collaborate closely with experienced professionals, support live broadcasts, and contribute your creative ideas to enhance sports coverage. If you have a strong interest in sports and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in broadcasting.

Qualifications

• Experience in live broadcast settings, especially in sports.
• Ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing content for major sports events.
• Support Programme Editors and Directors in live shows.
• Generate ideas for engaging sports content.

Skills

Live Broadcast Experience

Content Editing

Filming Content

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Sports Knowledge

Job description

The Role

The role

To develop skills required to be a full producer at ITV Sport. To produce content for high profile ITV Sport output including major Football and Rugby tournaments, FA Cup, Six Nations Championship and all major UK Horse Racing festivals. Gain confidence and ability to produce creative VT sequences, match edits, analysis packages and features.

Some Key responsibilities...

• To work in VT on live shows

• To assist on Outside Broadcasts

• To support Programme Editors, Directors & Senior Producers

• To liaise with on screen talent for analysis packages

• To generate ideas and suggestions for content

• To carry out research on behalf of Producers and Editors

• To produce digital content for ITV Sport

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

• Some experience of working in a live broadcast setting, preferably Sport.

• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience of editing content.

• Experience of filming content

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

• Strong interest and knowledge of sports including Football, Rugby Union and Horse Racing in particular.

• A self-starter, with strong organisational skills and eagerness to learn.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• A keen interest in developing story ideas and content suggestions.