Head of Media Relations, ITV
- Location: London / Hybrid
- Salary: GBP Competitive
- Type: Permanent
- Posted: 04th Apr 2023
*Application is now closed for this role, please view other opportunities or submit your CV in the form below.
We have partnered with one of the UK’s leading broadcast networks – ITV – to find their next Head of Media Relations.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find them in every home in the UK, their productions are famous all over the world and they’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join them, 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.
The team
The Programme Publicity team at ITV is responsible for all content PR for programming on ITV’s platforms. As the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, they recognise the power and reach of their programming and want to ensure that the widest range of people can tell their stories. The team proactively search for audiences for ITV and ITVX through media outreach, using ITV’s diverse range of content and programming to attract viewers. They work closely with the corporate communications team on issues and reputation management to promote and protect ITV talent, programmes and the ITV and ITVX brands.
The role
This role will lead on the media handling of key reputational issues and stories, working with both the programme publicity and corporate communications teams. You’ll act as storyteller and firefighter by creating a positive narrative around the ITV and ITVX brands. Equally, you will enhance the reputational work that both the programme publicity and corporate communications teams undertake whilst allowing for planning and strategic thinking on those areas that straddle programme publicity and corporate comms, whilst working closely with both teams.
It’s important to note that this role will require regular weekend and evening work throughout, as a matter of course. This will be compensated by regular days off in lieu.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
Other things they’re looking for (key criteria)
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, they’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
*There may be a few exceptions where they are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting, then please get in touch with a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.