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The role
We’re looking for a skilled Development Researcher to help drive the global formats pipeline across ITV Studios.
The successful candidate will have experience within a non-scripted development team and a strong understanding of the current TV formats landscape. They will be confident generating original ideas and adapting existing formats into fresh propositions for different markets, audiences, and platforms.
The role requires excellent writing and presentation skills, and the flexibility to work across multiple genres, from formatted factual to big studio entertainment, quiz shows to reality, and everything in between. Editing skills and knowledge of the international market are desirable.
The Creative Network sits at the heart of ITV Studios’ formats business. Alongside format development, the team supports the pipeline in a number of ways, including running events, delivering trainee schemes, and working closely with labels to strengthen and grow their slates.
As part of a small but agile team, the role calls for someone versatile, proactive, and comfortable supporting across a wide range of tasks.
Key responsibilities
Format Development:
- Design attractive format decks & write succinct treatments for pitches to linear & digital platforms
- Edit sizzles and promos for paper and produced formats in the UK and internationally.
- Bring new ideas for the team to pitch and contribute to brainstorms.
- Help shape existing IP to be taken to market.
- Provide in-depth research into specific topics.
- Use AI tools regularly for creative development and stay aligned with new AI updates and best practice.
Additional tasks:
- Help the team and labels maintain an accurate and up-to-date slate.
- Support labels by identifying catalogue titles that fit their briefs.
- Support the organisation and logistics of Creative Network events, and provide assistance on the day.
- Pull together branding and content for events and presentations.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Proven experience working across a range of formats and genres
- Excellent design skills, with a strong visual eye
- Strong writing skills, able to communicate ideas clearly and creatively
- Solid knowledge of the unscripted TV landscape
- A clear understanding of the digital content and social media landscape
- A highly creative mindset, with lots of original ideas and strong pitching instincts
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Basic editing skills, including cutting sizzle reels and short-form edits
- Proactive Collaboration
- Adaptable & Versatile
- Pro-active and Self-Motivated
- Confident and Articulate
- Imaginative and Curious
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Contact Detail:
Deaf Unity Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Deaf Unity
✨Know Your Formats
Make sure you brush up on the current TV formats landscape. Familiarise yourself with both popular and niche shows, especially in the non-scripted genre. This will help you speak confidently about how your ideas can fit into existing trends.
✨Showcase Your Creativity
Prepare to share original ideas and adaptations of existing formats. Think about how you can pitch these concepts effectively. Practising your pitch will not only boost your confidence but also demonstrate your strong writing and presentation skills.
✨Research is Key
Dive deep into the specific topics relevant to the role. Being able to discuss your research findings during the interview will show that you’re proactive and knowledgeable, which is exactly what ITV is looking for.
✨Be Versatile and Adaptable
Since the role requires flexibility across multiple genres, be ready to discuss your experiences in various formats. Highlight instances where you've successfully adapted to different tasks or genres, showcasing your versatility and collaborative spirit.
