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Technology Graduate Scheme

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Want to kickstart your career in Tech at the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster? Then look no further.

ITV - as an integrated producer broadcaster - creates, owns and distributes high-quality content on multiple platforms globally. We operate the largest commercial family of channels in the UK, and deliver our content through linear television as well as on-demand. ITV Technology is the key that unlocks our creativity, allowing us to make, distribute and monetise the best programmes in the UK and across the world. We are a changing organisation with some fantastics launches coming up such as Britbox and a new targeted advertising platform to name but a few. 

This graduate scheme is a unique 2 year opportunity, with placements in leading technology disciplines across diverse teams. You’ll get the best training possible, on the job learning, supporting individual projects and exposure across all areas of technology to ensure that you have a rounded foundation for a career in media technology.

We enjoy what we do - innovating with technology, working with different teams, solving problems and constantly improving. If you have a passion for technology, media, and learning, then look no further!

The Role

Over 24 months, you will work closely with ITV technology departments including our award-winning ITV Hub video on demand service, our broadcast and studios areas, and key functions that all companies need from cloud hosting to finance, networks and cybersecurity. This is one of the most diverse technology graduate schemes in the industry and you will get a wide exposure to different roles and teams.

All of our Technology Graduates have a similar structure in the first year; time working within each of the business areas, structured training in a development language (Scala, Java or front-end), and an extended placement with one of our software engineering teams.  After that, we work with each individual to put together a combination of placements, projects and learning that helps them to focus their development into a career specialism, and enables them to work towards a long term career at ITV.

Expect to gain key skills in everything from software development, product and project management, video engineering, data science, cyber security, devops and cloud - all within a creative media environment.  

Video is exploding in all industries from marketing, social media and content production, to medical training in remote locations - and this makes ITV well placed to support you on your journey in this growing domain. There is no better place to get this experience than working with a vibrant industry of tech companies, media networks and agencies. So what are you waiting for?

Who can apply?

We are looking for dynamic and driven people with an appetite for learning to join our technology team.  We want people who are passionate about what we do, and have a clear ability to solve complex problems.   You may have, or be working towards, a degree in a Science, Maths or Engineering subject, or have equivalent experience to prove your suitability.

  • You are a UK/EEA resident
  • You have or are on track for a 2:2 degree in a related subject
  • You have demonstrable experience in a technology or engineering capacity

Closing Date: 11th December 2020

How to apply?

The application process is open from 12th October until the 11th December.  We run assessments in Feb and March, followed by face to face/video interviews in our offices in London and/or Leeds.  The role starts in September each year.

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.  Find out more here.

Candidates who declared a disability and meet the minimum criteria will be invited to an interview - find out more here. We're happy to discuss any additional support you may need during our application process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require additional support... our email is talkingcareers@itv.com

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