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Who are we? Who are ITV...?

We’re an integrated producer broadcaster, operating the largest commercial family of channels in the UK.

In addition to traditional broadcasting on our channels, we deliver our content on demand through numerous platforms, both directly and via the ITV Hub.

Through ITV Studios, we produce content for both our own channels and other broadcasters in the UK and, increasingly, overseas. Our distribution business sells programmes and formats worldwide. In addition to ITV Entertainment is and ITV hugely popular and has two labels in produces talk shows, the North: ITV current affairs, Entertainment and comedy, archive and Shiver shiny floor shows.

Shiver produces a wide variety of shows including ob docs, formats, quiz shows, current Picture Page affairs and archive. Based in Media City. BBC and ITV confirm proposals for BritBox – A new transformational streaming service

The BBC and ITV have agreed a joint vision for the service, to be called BritBox, and are now working on a formal legal agreement. The BBC and ITV anticipate that other partners will be added to BritBox and both will speak to regulators and the wider industry about their proposals.

BritBox would be an original streaming service providing an unrivalled collection of British boxsets and original series, on demand, all in one place and would provide:

• The biggest collection of British content available on any streaming service • Brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox JOBS BEHIND THE SCENES We are more than just TV…. We are more than just TV….

How to get your students ready to apply for jobs in ITV? Applying for jobs - Fixed Term / Permanent

www.itvjobs.com i Applying for jobs - some of the other popular sites we use The Talent Manager Production Base Sharpfutures Creative Access GrapeVine TV Collective Unit list Social Media

Facebook pages People Who Know People in TV Nice folk who work in telly Northern Freelance TV Production Staff Working in TV I need crew What entry level opportunities do we currently offer?

Work Experience

ITV Work Experience Programme 18 years + Our programme is for you if you’re looking to get your first break in the TV industry. You’ll get exclusive membership to the ITV Work Experience Talent Pools (ITV Studios Entertainment, Possessed, Potato, Shiver, talking about your future Daytime, Soaps) and hear about placements on our ITV shows and across the business. Depending on the @ITVentrycareers Instagram ITV label Talent Pool you wish to follow, applications @ITVCareers open at various times across the year so regularly Facebook check the itvjobs.com website for updates. @ITVCareers Twitter Paid Placements

Apply for ITV’s Entry Career ITV Apprenticeship Programme 16 years + Programmes at itvjobs.com Want to get paid to learn? Spend a year with one of our exciting ITV teams. You’ll gain a qualification and get loads of support and development along the way. The programme is open to school and college leavers over the age of 16. Follow us on social media for more details.

ITV News Traineeship 18 years + Passionate about a career in journalism? In this nine-month traineeship, you’ll work alongside multi-platform journalists across the UK and learn all the skills you need to be a TV journalist. Applications open in February for an October start. FOLLOW US

The ITV Talent Team are passionate about sourcing the best editorial staff to work on a range of productions across our labels. ITV labels include Potato, Shiver, ITV Studios Entertainment, Possessed, Daytime and Soaps.

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@itvlovestalent1 – Instagram ITV Loves Talent – Facebook @ITVlovestalent - Twitter Serving up the tastiest social media... Take a look behind the scenes - Day in the life of... We also use videos made by current Trainees and apprentices. Myths about entry careers at ITV?

I want to be a I can’t afford to lawyer - ITV I’m only 16 work unpaid doesn’t have roles for me ITV is just on- I haven’t been to You have to be screen university creative to work at ITV I didn’t study Apprenticeships are media at college ITV don’t hire just for plumbers, or university people like me electricians etc CV Writing Top Tips

Concentrate on achievements, not just responsibilities

Use positive language

Clear concise format

Use relevant keywords

Check spelling and grammar

Does your personal statement truly reflect you

Tailor your CV to the role you are applying for Interview Preparation Where, when and who with?

Understand the background of the role - Maternity/FTC/Secondment/New role?

Read the job description - highlight/make notes to discuss during interview

Ask about the format of the interview

Understand the business are you are interviewing for! Think of some questions to ask Typical interview format Introduction CV Review - company knowledge & Motivation Competency based questions Technical questions Presentation Any Questions Responding to questions

Everything on your CV is fair game

Speak from actual experience and not how you would hypothetically handle a situation if you can

Emphasis your role throughout your answers

Never use derogatory statements

Reflect industry research and knowledge in your answers

Never criticise a previous employer or colleague talking about your future

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