We're looking for a dynamic, ambitious and highly motivated Series Producer to join our expanding team in Leeds.

The successful candidate will play a key role across the content made in Leeds. They will work across multiple productions with both UK and international broadcasters during the course of this fixed term contract and will work closely with the Head of Regions to build upon an ever-growing slate. You will manage the day-to-day production of ongoing projects working with your team to produce high quality factual content.

Ideally you would have examples of work across the factual genre, from premium box sets, feature length singles, access based obs docs, and multi-episodic formats.

You'll need great relationships with Northern talent, and be able demonstrate the development of new/ young / diverse talent in your previous roles.

Working alongside the Head of Regions, you will help take ideas from inception to delivery with an approximate split of 75%/25% split between managing ongoing productions/developing new projects.
Key Responsibilities
You will be an experienced programme maker with a great sense of what makes brilliant television
An established Series Producer with a number of credits across a range of programmes/ channels or streamers
Self- starter with strong ideas
Strong leadership skills - with a proven ability to motivate and support teams during production
With forensic attention to detail, you'll lead multiple projects from start to finish through all aspects of the production process
Working closely with the Head of Regions, you will be a strong communicator, and the ability to interpret briefs and proposals to creatively and effectively deliver content on time and within budget
Leading sometimes multiple Edits - you'll ensure projects flow from production, post and delivery
A flair for writing, whether through scripts, briefs or proposals
A positive "can do" attitude towards work
Hard working, enthusiastic and a good sense of humour
Extensive experience of legal situations and understanding of media law, and the ITN Legal Compliance procedures
Ability to demonstrate the core ITN Values

These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.

Key Requirements
Proven background in Factual programming - current affairs or journalism would be advantageous
Demonstrate strong editorial judgement with proven examples of troubleshooting and remedying significant production issues
Development experience and a passion for coming up with - and securing commissions
Keep informed of topical issues for specific exploitation through programming
Ability to work to sometimes tight deadlines, be adaptable and resilient
Experience in building strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
Team management - to motivate, set deadlines, be creative and supportive of your team
Manage expectations and develop relationships with Head of Regions