Press Officer

ITV is hiring a press officer, the press team promotes and protects the corporate reputation of ITV Studios including its people, companies and shows. The press officer position is a core role within the department working closely with the VP Comms International, Publicity Manager, ITV Studios and the Group Head of Communications.

 Main Responsibilities

  • Identify, devise, draft and issue news releases to secure proactive, positive news stories for UK & International production, Global Distribution & The Creative Network

  • Research and collate an ongoing list of media opportunities to promote our labels and spokespeople - for example by-lined pieces; entries to prestigious industry lists/rankings in titles like Variety and Hollywood Reporter.

  • Support PR campaigns for the year-round TV distribution markets & festivals,  maintaining a grid of priority events and using it to plan ahead, researching relevant editorial and speaking opportunities 

  • Support the preparation of briefing notes for spokespeople giving interviews or speaking publicly

  • Lead on corporate award entries

  • Manage reactive press queries

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