3 Unspecified Opportunities in Greater London

Are you curious to explore how a career in television could combine with your interest in finance, legal or technology? If the answer is ‘yes,’ apply to be matched with a mentor from the largest commercial television network in the UK…

Creative Access is once again partnering with ITV on this virtual mentoring programme designed to reach aspiring and emerging career talent from communities currently under-represented in television.

Mentors, from the ITV finance, legal and technology teams have signed up to support and nurture the next generation of talent who want to begin or progress, their journey towards their first or next opportunity in television.

ITV’s family of channels consists of ITV main channel, which is the largest commercial channel in the UK, ITV2 and ITV3 - the two largest digital channels in the UK, ITV4, ITVBe, and CITV. From ITV News and ITV Sport, to commercial and commissioning, there are many different roles and teams who come together to make content; from development and production, through to design, digital, technology, legal, finance and HR.

This programme aims to break down barriers and myths, and showcase the rich mix of roles and opportunities on offer. It is about giving mentees the chance to gain insights and expertise, develop skills and confidence, and build new connections and networks with the television industry. And it is about giving mentors the opportunity to learn from the fresh perspectives of the mentees.

How does the programme work?

Mentors will be available from across ITV, representing all the business areas. Where possible, mentees will be matched with a mentor working in the area in which they would like to work.

We're looking for mentees interested in one of these areas: technology, legal, finance.

Starting with a virtual Meet & Greet session in June 2022, the mentoring partnerships will run for six months. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with their mentor once a month for approximately an hour.

What do you need to apply?

A genuine passion for one of these areas: technology, legal, finance

An aim to gain employment in a relevant trainee or entry-level role in the future or to secure support with progressing your existing career within television

A willingness to engage positively with a mentor on a monthly basis for six months

Plus, you’ll need to:

Be able to participate between June and November 2022

Be over the age of 18, still in education or training, or in the early-mid stages of your television career

Identify as being from an under-represented group in television.

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• Upload your CV and complete this application form (we cannot accept your application without both)
• Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
• Do not contact the company directly
• Please email any queries about this opportunity to Creative Access at this address: recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk

This mentoring programme is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Closing date: 25th May at 5pm