Project Manager

Events Project Manager - Media & Entertainment

Why you should join us…

We connect with millions of people every day, make content they can't get enough of and reflect and shape the world we live in… and we do all this through the power of creativity.

We will be a digitally led entertainment and media company that creates and brings brilliant content to audiences, wherever, whenever and however they choose.

Overview:

ITV is changing, and with the launch of ITVX late in 2022, it is an exciting time to join the business and be part of our vision to be a leader in UK streaming whilst optimising our broadcast reach. Our mission in ITV Marketing is to make ITV the most talked about and most watched brand in the UK. ITV Experiences are an in-house team responsible for bringing the ITV brand to life for internal and external audiences.

We have a unique and wide remit, delivering events for ITV colleagues, B2B events for clients and advertisers, B2C events for brand partners as well as activations for our Press and Marketing teams. The team is based within the Media and Entertainment Division in Group Marketing, but leads projects across ITV.

This role entails…

The Project Manager will be an ambassador for ITV Experiences developing, planning, managing and delivering industry leading experiences. They will work closely with ITV stakeholders, external partners and with the wider Experiences team to build relationships, deliver to objectives and take our activity to the next level.

Key responsibilities:

• Brief creation, objective setting, success criteria and agreement of deliverables
• Research, development and presentation of event proposals to internal stakeholders
• Manage allocated event budget and supplier payments
• Set and manage project timelines and priorities
• Develop event content and format in partnership with ITV stakeholders
• Incorporate digital thinking and the use of virtual event tech and streaming platforms
• Develop event creative look and feel in partnership with marketing/comms teams
• Overall guest list and invite mechanic management (Dot Mailer etc)
• Manage relationships with key event providers and external suppliers including venues, caterers, speakers, entertainment, and production agencies
• Brief speakers and talent pre-event and on site
• Full event management responsibilities from venue sourcing, speaker and talent sourcing, content management, travel & hotel booking and all event logistics
• Sourcing of event giveaways and merchandise
• Manage internal suppliers for events onsite at ITV including AV, security, hospitality, building services etc
• Compile all onsite documentation including schedules, team onsite roles & responsibilities, call sheets and manage on site events team briefings
• Post event evaluation, results reporting, event debrief and budget reconciliation

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

Minimum role criteria:

• Extensive experience delivering a diverse portfolio of experiences, including virtual and hybrid events
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment
• Track record of outstanding event production management with good production expertise relating to design, build, AV, lighting etc
• Experience managing event health & safety, risk assessments and contracting
• Solid budget management experience
• Experience engaging and influencing senior decision makers

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people and 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 you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

The Key role criteria is as follows:

• Ideally experience in a large corporate in-house and/or from an events agency. Broadcast/media experience an advantage.
• Confident working independently to manage a project (with the support of a Senior Project Manager), and comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider project team for large scale events.
• Highly organised and motivated with first class project management skills.
• A flexible, agile approach. Able to adapt and respond to changing event requirements and deliverables
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills. Comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously and to tight deadlines
• Resourcefulness. Works within budget limitations to looks for new ways to achieve objectives and elevate experiences
• Flawless attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for doing things differently and finding new ways to creatively bring the ITV brand to life
• A proactive, solution driven approach with the ability to pre-empt potential risks and challenges and find appropriate solutions.
• A confident communicator, able to influence and steer project stakeholders, manage ITV talent and VIPs and be an ambassador for the team
• Ability to build good working relationships with internal stakeholders, adapting to stakeholder styles and maintaining an open and flexible approach
• Above all a passion for events, a positive mindset and a can-do attitude

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything... our email is talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more here

Find out more about our benefits http://www.itvjobs.com/why-join-us/benefits/

We want to be the most flexible employer in Media. We offer Smart working and we will support you and provide you the right environment and work/ life balance.

We reach millions of people everyday, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do.

* 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