Technology Graduate Scheme at ITV

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. Digital transformation and innovation is at the heart of our future at ITV. From the transformation of ITV’s internal systems to how the broadcaster makes programmes and delivers content to viewers.

ITVX is right at the heart of our More than TV strategy. After the successful launch in Q4 2022, we are now building on this. We are always improving the experience and content available to our viewers with new features, new products and innovation.

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

This is one of the most diverse technology graduate schemes in the industry.

Over 24 months, you will work closely with different ITV technology departments. From our award-winning streaming service, to our broadcast and studios areas, and key functions including cloud hosting, finance, networks and cybersecurity.

You will get wide exposure to a number of different roles and teams throughout your time with ITV. You can read more about what a week in the life of our Technology Graduates is like.

You will gain key skills in:

software development
product and project management
video engineering
data science
cyber security
dev-ops and cloud

all within an exciting creative media environment!

All of our Technology Graduates have a similar structure.

In the first year you’ll spend time working within each of the business areas, attend structured training in a development language (Scala, Java or front-end) and do an extended placement with one of our software engineering teams.

What makes our graduate programme unique is that in your second year, we’ll put together a combination of placements, projects and learning that focus your development into a career specialism, and empower you to work towards a long term career at ITV. If you find that you have a passion for a particular area within technology, we’ll do our best to make sure you get to experience working in that area.

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

How to apply?

Applications are now closed. Read top tips on applying from our current Technology graduates.

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 talent 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

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.

Find out more about applying with a disability.

* 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.