ITV Apprentice-Production Runner (Potato)
Department- Potato
Office location- ITV White City London
Working pattern - Hybrid
Duration: 18 months (This is a full time role from Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week with 1 day a week attending Barking and Dagenham college)
Contract - Fixed Term Contract
Qualification: Level 3 Production Assistant (Screen and Audio)
Hiring range: London salary is £23,379
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, to 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
Renowned non-scripted producer Potato was founded by managing director Michael Kelpie in 2013 and brings together a group of highly experienced directors and producers. With a track record of producing a diverse variety of award-winning programmes, Potato has an impressive slate of engaging, entertaining and ratings-winning formats across multiple genres and broadcasters. Productions include The Chase (ITV), The Big Reunion (ITV2), Four Weddings (Sky Living), Autopsy: The Final Hours Of (Five & Reelz Channel US), Family Diaries (ITVBe), Ferne McCann, First Time Mum (ITVBe), Ninja Warrior UK (ITV), Ant Middleton: Straight Talking (Sky One) and Bear Grylls Survival School (CITV).
The role
- Learn how new programmes are created from an idea into a production and thinking on your feet.
- Research skills: casting, working with talent, people skills, communication skills, data protection processes, risk assessment, compliance rules
- Learn how established programmes run efficiently and your role in keeping the machine running tightly.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- A passion for production and demonstrable knowledge of different genres.
- Any experience of customer service
- Scoring at least 9/10 through the multiple choice application questions
- Descriptive and an originality portrayed within the set application questions
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- A clear understanding & passion for the apprenticeship role you are applying for as well as ITV
- Have a willingness to learn new skills with the appropriate training
- Demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
- Good understanding of how to use technology in an office environment for example use of the Google suite, zoom
- You will be friendly and approachable, respectful to all of your ITV colleagues
- You’ll have the ability to maintain a positive attitude, even when under pressure and working to deadlines
Eligibility/Entry Criteria
As this is a Level 3 Apprenticeship, we require you to have/be predicted to achieve the below qualifications
GCSE Grades (or equivalent) C/4 or above in English and Maths plus 2 other subjects
There is no upper age limit to an Apprenticeship, we would encourage applications from anyone leaving school, all the way to looking for a career change. Please see below to check you meet the eligibility criteria:
Due to the nature of this apprenticeship, it would only suit applicants over 18.
- You have lived within the UK/EEA for a minimum of 3 years consecutively
- You meet the entry criteria for the apprenticeship as listed above
- You have not completed a degree/same level qualification in a similar subject to the role you are applying for
- You cannot have achieved the qualification already and you must not already be in full time education at the point of enrolment
Your application will be assessed clearly as outlined on the application form.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled 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* (minimum criteria above).
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 Entrycareers@itv.com
- There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits for Apprentices including
- Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
- Generous holiday allowance, 28 days including bank holidays.
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
- In the Bag - Save money whenever you shop online and in store at over 850 retailers
What’s next?
Applications can be made for this scheme online. However, if you require this information in an alternative format, please contact Entrycareers@itv.com. NB This address should only be used for this purpose and no general queries or personal information should be sent to this inbox.
If you are shortlisted to the second stage, you will be invited to attend an ITV Experience workshop. This will be held across June and July 2023 (subject to change) & will be a face to face Experience day.
*In order to manage the volume of interest, we can only accept your first application. If you apply for multiple roles, we can only accept your first one. Due to the volume of applications we expect to receive, we will be unable to provide feedback at initial application stage*
Closing date: Sunday 21st May 2023