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The Development Assistant will provide a mix of admin support to the President, Development Director, and Development Editor and will support production and development processes along with editorial support, such as script analysis of submissions, research, pitch design, proofreading, and pink pages.
Job Responsibility:
Provide a mix of admin support to the President, Development Director, and Development Editor
Support production and development processes along with editorial support, such as script analysis of submissions, research, pitch design, proofreading, and pink pages
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years experience of working in scripted TV, film or relevant related industry
Office/Administrative experience and experience working in High End TV Drama
Demonstrable awareness of the UK television landscape
A passion for storytelling and drama with a hunger to learn more
Familiarity with all software packages including Final Draft script programme (which can be taught)
Good administrative, time management and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and juggle workload sensibly
Excellent attention to detail
In general, usual hours apply, however, it is a busy production environment so a flexible approach to working hours is essential
Demonstrable ability to deal with a wide variety of people is needed - including commissioners, cast, agents, writers, production teams etc, and to be aware of who’s who and grow knowledge of the drama landscape
Nice to have:
A self-starter who is proactive, thorough, eager to learn and has an ability to think ahead and predict areas of support needed, without the need for constant direction, across all tasks
Communication/Teamwork Skills- able to work as a key member of a team and work in a confident and collaborative way and helpful/willing attitude
Good interpersonal skills– the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and to be formal or familiar, as the situation requires
Ability to deal sensitively and confidently with internal staff and external guests with an understanding of the need to handle confidential information with tact and sensitivity
What we offer:
Flexible working with a range of options
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life