Runner, Coronation Street - 9 Month FTC

Company:	ITV
Division:	Media & Entertainment
Business Area:	Media Production
Contract Type:	Fixed Term Full Time
Salary:	Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Workplace:	Manchester - expectation is 5 days on site.
Closing Date:	17th June 2025

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The Role

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

The team

Step into the fast-paced world of Coronation Street! 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!

The role

Join the whirlwind of Coronation Street! Dive into the heart of the action, supporting Assistant Directors, keeping everyone in the loop, and ensuring the magic happens seamlessly. From guiding cast and S/A’s, anticipating needs, and distributing vital info, to zipping between locations, providing refreshments, and maintaining set etiquette – you’ll be the ultimate go-to person, ensuring a smooth, high-energy shoot and being a crucial part of the team that brings this iconic show to life!

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

ITV is for everyone.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including People of Colour and Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent people.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.

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*There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications

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Your impact sends ripples

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

Flexible working with a range of options
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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