Broadcasting live with an incredible opportunity for a politically-minded Production Intern to join the team at ITV’s flagship politics show, Peston! If you have a passion for current affairs and you’re ready to gain hands-on experience in a fast-moving environment, keep reading…

ITV‘s MultiStory Media (formerly known as Shiver) are a team of passionate story-tellers working across a broad range of genres: Current Affairs, Documentaries, Factual Entertainment, Entertainment and Drama. Their new name reflects this as they aim to make innovative shows that capture the heart of the nation, including the likes of Peston, Come Dine With Me and The Martin Lewis Money Show.

They have an exciting opportunity for a Production Intern to work on their (live) studio politics show, Peston for 6 months. The successful candidate will gain a detailed insight into the daily operations of an ‘as’ live, studio-based programme. This will include factual research, contributing ideas, financial, legal, logistical and editorial knowledge.

The candidate will also receive training in online systems such as iNews, Mio and Silvermouse as well as basic editing skills. They will be given the opportunity to shadow the programme Producers and Production Manager, which will allow them to learn how to support the team’s management and administration requirements, develop research skills and gain television production experience. Hours will be spread across five days per week and will frequently include late evening work.

The ideal applicant will be outgoing, with strong numeracy and literacy skills and will have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in news or current affairs.

So if you have excellent organisational skills, this is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy current affairs programme.

https://creativeaccess.org.uk/opportunity/production-intern-peston-multistory-media/