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Drama Coordinator

Quay Street Productions 

12 Months fixed term contract 

Manchester 

Hiring range: £32,000- £33,600 (£40,000- 42,000 FTE)

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

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 role

To provide support to the executive assistant, head of production and post production executive in all preproduction matters, and to cater for a variety of needs in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Efficiently arrange, coordinate and manage constantly changing diary commitments of the production/development department at QSP, dealing with meeting requests / setting  up meetings, providing full secretarial and administrative support. 
• To support the team with travel arrangements in house and  for productions in Pre-Prep.
• To assist with crew availability checks for productions in pre production across multiple projects. 
• To assist with raising purchase orders, dealing with  expenses, liaising with finance departments where appropriate. 
• Assist with onboarding of new team members at Quay  Street as an ever-growing team. 
• To ensure standard guidelines and policies issued to  productions are kept updated. 
• To facilitate production, startup – setting up google drives and ITV email addresses, enable Albert access, creating team engine and sync on set accounts. 
• To provide additional duties which are reasonable and appropriate to the post team.
• Liaising with external agencies, this could involve working with casting agencies, talent agents, and other external partners.
• Assist with script distribution, tracking revisions, and ensuring everyone has the most up-to-date version.
• Manage and update databases related to crew, vendors, locations, or other relevant information.
• Assist with ensuring productions adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Help coordinate training sessions for team members on new software, equipment, or procedures.
• Responsible for managing the schedules and communications of CD and the Quay Street team
• Conduct research on various topics relevant to productions.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)...

• Proven experience (At least 6 Months) in a fast-paced Coordinator role, preferably within HETV Drama.
• Demonstrable proficiency in diary management, scheduling.
• Experience with travel arrangements and logistics.
• Familiarity with standard office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of individuals.
• Experience with crew availability checks and resource management.
• Familiarity with purchase order systems, expense processing, and liaison with finance departments.
• Experience onboarding new team members and ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Experience liaising with external agencies, such as casting agencies and talent agents.
• Experience handling sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality

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

• Experience supporting a production or development team in film, television, theatre, or a related field.
• Knowledge of production processes, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Proficiency in Software and Technology.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding the specific demands of scripted drama.

ITV 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 everyone
• 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

More about our benefits 

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 2nd March 2025

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.

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