Director (Sport)

Director - ITV Sport

12 month fixed term position

London White City

Salary\: £65-70,000

Closing date\: 9th December 2024 

Why you should join us…

ITV Sport is home to some of the world’s biggest sporting competitions, and we’re looking for a Director to play a key role in our busy team working across a range of high profile sporting events.

Our successful Director will direct some of the most-watched Sport on TV in the UK. From FA Cup ties at Mansfield or Manchester City to big Horse Racing days at Cheltenham or York, ITV broadcasts a range of top-class sporting action and the Director’s responsibility is to give the ITV viewer the Best Seat In The House.

Reporting into the Executive Director & Producer you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and direct OBs across a variety of Sports for ITV1, ITV4 & ITVX
• Work closely with senior management in shaping ITV Sport content strategy 
• Form close relationships with OB suppliers in delivering that strategy 
• Work closely with Sport Head of Production Operations, Production Executives and Production Management team to ensure successful delivery of programmes on budget
• Develop distinctive content ideas with Programme Editors 
• Provide constructive feedback to editorial staff both on-site and post-TX 
• Form good working relationships with on-screen talent to develop their broadcast skills
• Develop new and innovative production ideas for network shows and digital content

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

Minimum role criteria

• Significant live directing experience in a Sport studio and live OB event coverage.
• Proven track record in TV production and sport journalism.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a production team and crew in a live programme environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with on-screen talent\: putting them at ease and providing the platform for them to engage with the ITV audience.
• Work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Work and support the Executive Director in developing the “look and feel” of ITV Sport studios in the form of sets and graphics.
• Ability to prioritise and schedule workloads at extremely busy times.
• Ensure ITV Sport produces the best output possible on the budget available.
• Generate ideas and content suggestions across the whole of ITV Sport.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of media law, Ofcom regulations and compliance.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from candidates with a disability and as a Disability Confident Leader if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you have a disability, we’ll guarantee you’ll get to the next stage*.

(minimum criteria above)

Key role criteria

• Ensure ITV is making best use of technology advances in the Sport broadcast industry
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders such as governing bodies, individual clubs and racecourses to enable ITV Sport to deliver coverage of the highest standard.
• Take responsibility for delivering feedback to editorial staff and production crew.
• Take the initiative with the on-screen talent and give them direct feedback on their performances.
• Take ownership of key relationships with OB and Studio suppliers and providers
• Take responsibility as one of the department’s leaders. Create a culture that makes ITV Sport an exciting and safe place to work.
• Nurture and develop new production talent in the department
• Represent ITV at an industry level
• Take ownership of key strands of Sport output and work in conjunction with Editorial and Production Management teams to maximise possibilities both on-screen and online.
• Support the ITV Controller of Sport, Production and ITV Director of Sport in delivering outstanding programme output. 
• Overseas travel will be required in this role. Expect lengthy days and unsociable hours especially while working on major tournaments and events in the UK and abroad.

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything... our email is talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more here

Closing Date\: 9th December 2024

If you want more information regarding  this role please feel free to email TalkingCareers@itv.com

Find out more about our benefits http\://www.itvjobs.com/why-join-us/benefits/

We want to be the most flexible employer in Media. We offer Smart working and we will support you and provide you the right environment and work/ life balance

We reach millions of people everyday, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do. Find out more here 

* 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.