Runner, Coronation Street - 9 Month FTC

Closing date: Tuesday 17th June

Hiring range: ITV is an accredited Living Wage employer and will pay no less than the Living wage for any role.

Location: Manchester, with an expectation of 5 days on site.

Step into the fast-paced world of Coronation Street!

Join the dynamic environment of Coronation Street as a Runner, where you'll play a key role in supporting our shoots. You'll collaborate with Assistant Directors, ensure communication between set and office, assist with operations, and maintain production standards. In this fast-paced role, you'll handle tasks like guiding cast and distributing information, contributing to efficient shoots and being a vital part of the team that brings this iconic show to life!

As a Runner, you'll be the linchpin that keeps our shoots running smoothly. You'll be right in the heart of the action, providing essential support to our Assistant Directors and ensuring seamless communication between the set and the Production Office. Be part of maintaining the high production values that make Corrie a national treasure!

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• A credit list (minimum of 3 credits) of working in the capacity of a Runner or other similar role on a TV Broadcast production.
• Experience working in Drama (at least 1 credit).
• Work with discretion and respect our requirement for utmost confidentiality- experience working with confidential information.
• A good working knowledge of production Schedules, Call Sheets and communicating via radio.
• Experience working with on-screen Talent and Supporting Artists on a TV Drama.
• Ability to work under pressure, work long and unsociable hours in both a studio and location environment and be prepared to change your working pattern at short notice.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Knowledge and passion for Coronation Street.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience of floor running in studio & location is desirable.
• First-rate communication skills – adaptable team player, dealing with people at all levels.
• Positive and can-do attitude to all tasks.
• Ability to use own initiative and solve problems quickly under pressure.
• IT literate.
• Time keeping/Punctuality

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.