Development Assistant

World Productions

12 Months FTC, Full Time

London

Hiring range: £25,000-30,000 pa

Your work matters to millions.

The team

Creating gripping drama is at the heart of everything we do at World Productions. World Productions is one of the UK's leading television production companies. Our recent productions include SHOWTRIAL, LINE OF DUTY, VIGIL and BODYGUARD for BBC1; UNTIL I KILL YOU, KAREN PIRIE and MALPRACTICE for ITV; SAVE ME for Sky, THE GATHERING for Channel 4, LOCKERBIE for Netflix, and FIFTEEN LOVE for Amazon. As an ITV Studios company, we’re proud to be a driving force in the television landscape, delivering award-winning content. At World Productions we are committed to equality of opportunity and we want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and due to the underrepresentation in the industry, applications from the Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and Disabled people would be particularly welcome. 

The role

You will play a central role in the TV drama development team helping to coordinate team activity and providing creative and administrative support across the development slate. If you want to be part of a team who are creative, hard-working and supportive of each other and make an important contribution to our award winning drama productions we would love to hear from you. We will discuss with you and support opportunities for career progression.  Typically, candidates in this role have progressed to Assistant Script Editor on our shows.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintaining development databases and trackers; and keeping on top of script submissions and responses.
• Reading submission materials (scripts/treatments/books), flagging the best ideas, and writing coverage for the development team and executives.
• Responding to submissions when required in a professional manner.
• Meeting with writers and agents alongside members of the development team and Head of Development.Contributing editorially to development meetings and brainstorms.
• Helping to identify new writing talent, uncovering original and fresh projects and keeping abreast of new writers across TV, theatre and literature.
• Specific research and development support as required across projects on the slate.
• Taking minutes when requiredProof-reading scripts and documentsManaging our script reader pool, including facilitating payments.
• Occasional diary management for the Head of Development and development team.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria). Please evidence in your application.

• Prior experience of working at a production company, UK Production Company,  broadcaster or agency as an assistant, reader or runner.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the television industry and, ideally, World Productions.
• Passion and interest in pursuing a career within TV.
• Interest in identifying distinctive ideas, emerging writers, and creatives in the drama space.
• An understanding of the drama landscape across all mediums in order to identify the most creative and distinctive new ideas and writers.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workloads and respond quickly to new circumstances, remaining focused on the task in hand.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to think on your feet and meet demanding deadlines to support development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and liaise with colleagues across the companyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital, both written and verbal.
• Good IT Skills including Word/Excel/Powerpoint and industry related software, such as Final Draft, and the ability to adapt to new technologies

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)...

• A passion for storytelling.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Drive and passion to succeed in all tasks.
• Flexibility and adaptability required as there are often last minute changes.
• Assertive and confident with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A team player willing to learn.

World Productions is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent 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 talkingcareers@itv.com. 
Find out more about applying with a disability.
* 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 including:
Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyoneGenerous holiday allowance, plus you can buy moreAnnual bonus opportunityCompetitive pension contributionSave as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV sharesWellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life


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Closing date:  Midnight 26th Nov 2024

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.