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Development Trainee – 6 month FTC
Role Development Trainee – 6 month FTC
Salary ITV is an accredited Living Wage employer and will pay no less than the Living wage for any role.
Location Based in London (White City), Manchester or Newcastle. Please state your preferred location in your application. Hybrid working pattern to be agreed with your Label.
Reporting to Media & Entertainment Division
Closing Date 12th January 2026
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Some of the world’s best creative talent sit at the heart of ITV Studios, with more than 60 production labels across scripted and non-scripted television.

ITV Studios is offering six Development Traineeships across its award-winning unscripted labels in London, Manchester and Newcastle. This role is aimed at people looking to break into unscripted television development.

The successful Development Trainee will be placed within one or more ITV Studios labels and will work in a fast-paced non-scripted development environment, helping to shape new content for broadcasters and streamers.

Who Are We Looking For?

What you’ll be doing:

  • Coming up with ideas for new television shows.

  • Assisting with pitch materials, including format documents and sizzles.

  • Coordinating and assembling notes from development, production and commissioners.

  • Attending brainstorms and contributing ideas.

  • Sharing editorial opinions on television formats.

  • Supporting shoots, run-throughs and day-to-day development admin.

  • Pitching ideas to potential buyers.

  • Engaging with and promoting diversity within the content developed.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria):

  • Proven passion for a career in non-scripted TV development.

  • Knowledge of, and curiosity about, the non-scripted TV landscape.

  • Strong communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • Passion for creating exciting formats for a range of audiences.

Other skills ITV is looking for (training available):

  • Ability to create and develop a strong format.

  • Confidence working collaboratively and brainstorming ideas.

  • Ability to pitch ideas effectively.

  • Problem-solving skills.

  • Strong literary skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to create visual pitch decks and development materials.

What you’ll get from the role:

  • On-the-job industry experience.

  • Support from an experienced industry mentor.

  • Regular training days and insight into the wider television landscape.

  • Opportunities to work with leading UK creatives.

  • Exposure to a range of career pathways within ITV Studios and the wider industry.

ITV is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people, People of Colour, and candidates from working-class backgrounds. ITV is a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

How To Apply

Applications should be made directly via ITV through this link.

If you require support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact talkingcareers@itv.com

Find out more about applying with a disability via ITV’s careers site.