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About the Role

This rotational traineeship offers broad exposure to the full unscripted television production process. You will gain hands-on experience across various aspects of television production, including casting, production, editorial, studio operations, technical operations, and post-production. Over nine months, you will develop practical skills, work with industry professionals, and discover your strengths in the dynamic TV industry.

Responsibilities

Support teams in production offices, on location, or in studio environments.
Assist with researching stories, contributors, and locations for programmes.
Help with casting, fact-checking, and editorial research.
Contribute to development projects, creative brainstorms, and programme ideas.
Support shoots, production logistics, schedules, and production paperwork.
Learn about compliance, safeguarding, and production responsibilities.
Gain experience in rights, clearances, risk assessments, and production processes.
Understand how content moves through post-production, media management, and editing workflows.
Develop technical skills through practical experience and shadowing crew.
Explore the use of emerging technologies and AI tools in modern production environments.

Requirements

A basic understanding of television or screen production from development to delivery.
An interest in unscripted television, storytelling, and programme development/production.
Experience working collaboratively in a job, education, volunteering, or personal project.
Clear communication skills and the ability to explain ideas straightforwardly.
Willingness to learn across different departments and try new things.
An interest in technology, digital tools, or emerging media trends, including a basic awareness of AI.
Demonstrable ability to quickly pivot between tasks and roles.
A self-starting attitude to seek knowledge and improve processes without prompting.
A calm and proactive approach in busy or fast-moving environments.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Curiosity about the future of TV and emerging production technologies.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Enthusiasm for learning across multiple production areas.
Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
Appreciation for different perspectives and inclusive storytelling.
Comfort adapting quickly when priorities change.
An interest in using AI tools, with some experience exploring or experimenting with generative AI.
A strong, proactive interest in emerging technologies beyond AI and a desire to stay on top of industry trends.

Skills

Communication skills
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
AI tools
Emerging technologies

Location

London

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry level

Salary/Compensations

No less than the Living wage

About the Company

ITV creates some of the UK's biggest unscripted programmes.
ITV is an accredited Living Wage employer.