Full-time, 12 month

Key responsibilities:

• Diary Management for Head of Programme Publicity, Drama and Soaps, and setting up meetings as required.
• Updating and maintaining the ITV/ITVX media database.
• Issuing press releases and monitoring media interest therein. 
• Arranging travel for actors attending press events and the Press Office team.
• Event organisation – Setting up press screenings, from inviting journalists through to ensuring the event runs smoothly; Can include liaising with venues, external agents and PR’s to ensure all arrangements are in place for the event.
• Working with external PR’s where necessary and ensuring programmes are available to view on the Press Centre.
• Cutting clips for publicists.
• Writing press packs which includes interviewing high profile actors.
• Maintaining stationery and office equipment 
• Acting as the main point of contact with journalists and assisting/redirecting enquiries.
• Main point of contact for raising PO numbers and paying freelancers and external contractors.
• Managing press office credit card and clearing expenses.
• Managing holiday/absence charts for the press office team as I do that across London, Leeds and Manchester.

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

Minimum role criteria:

• Able to demonstrate strong administrative experience.
• Proficient with different computer systems.
• Extremely organised and efficient.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets.
• Willingness to work flexible hours within the needs of the business.
• Excellent diary management.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people and 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 you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

The Key role criteria is as follows:

• Knowledge of and a keen interest in journalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, discreet, mature and confident personality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.