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Schedule Executive

ITV

Leeds, England, United Kingdom["Full time"]

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We are looking for a Schedule Executive to join our team in Leeds. The purpose of the role is to create and deliver accurate multi-platform schedules incorporating programme strategies, media plans, break patterns, and sponsorship requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Planning: Input and update programme schedules, link correct versions, and collaborate with Editorial teams to maximise commercial value while supporting press, compliance, and reporting needs. • Presentation: Build and optimise schedules inline with guidelines, integrate marketing and commercial elements, resolve operational issues, and manage press deadlines and live programming updates. • Supporting Transmission: Validate schedules, troubleshoot technical data, and meet daily delivery deadlines for main, contingency, and standby schedules. • Post Transmission: Reconcile planned versus transmitted schedules to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate broadcast logs. • Other Duties: Assess schedule feasibility, attend cross-departmental meetings, and deliver operational solutions for strategic business requests along with other ad hoc tasks as required.    Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria) • Office-based work experience is essential  • Accuracy is key in this role, you must be able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining excellent levels of attention to detail.  • Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm and approachable is essential • Computer literate and keen to use new technology, must have experience using a range of software including email, excel and word as a minimum • Excellent organisational skills  • Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels • Demonstrable experience working to tight deadlines  Other things we’re looking for (key criteria) • Experience in a post production / broadcast environment is advantageous  • A genuine interest in content and broadcasting is advantageous. • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to pre-empt and proactively resolve problems  • Resilience and ability to adapt to changeable situations whilst remaining positive  • Enthusiasm - we’re looking for someone who is motivated, proactive and a real team player • Minimum grade 4/5 in GCSE English and Maths. Additional qualifications in broadcast related discipline preferred 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. ITV is for everyone. 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, 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 [https://careers.itv.com/blog/joining-itv-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 [https://careers.itv.com/life-at-itv/the-benefits]

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