Location
White City, London - 3 days a week in the office.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the ITV GP Global Content Scripted team. The Global Content Manager, Scripted will be responsible for managing long-term key relationships with assigned in-house and third-party drama production companies. You will work collaboratively with the rest of the team to effectively maintain and grow the ITV GP pipeline of internationally adored scripted content.

The primary purpose of this role is to build and maintain one-on-one effective relationships, delivering a high level of satisfaction with assigned scripted production companies on behalf of ITV GP. This includes conducting regular status and strategy meetings with your scripted producers, analysing their needs, displaying a high level of knowledge of the international drama market, and using that knowledge to bring value to the producer relationships.

Main responsibilities include proactively building and maintaining positive relationships at a senior level with assigned scripted production companies, proposing and creating strategic finance plans for scripted projects alongside Sales colleagues, and collaborating with the Global Scripted team to track and bring new third-party drama projects into ITV GP. You will also effectively manage the work and growth of any direct reports, such as a Scripted Executive.

Key duties:
- Assess and evaluate scripted materials for commercial value
- Negotiate distribution agreements
- Follow content and partner relationships through full end-to-end processes including delivery, launch, and sales feedback
- Represent scripted projects internally at presentations with Sales, Marketing, Acquisitions, Research, and Finance teams
- Handle sensitive information and confidential matters
- Produce presentations and team materials as required

Experience
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external clients and internal stakeholders
- Knowledge and passion for scripted TV content
- Experience in the international scripted business
- Commercial acumen with ability to evaluate and present commercial plans
- Experience negotiating distribution agreements and financing arrangements
- Experience assessing and evaluating scripted materials for commercial value
- Experience handling sensitive information and confidential matters
- Experience managing and supporting the development of direct reports (e.g., Scripted Executive)
- Backgrounds may include acquisitions, TV, rights, account management, business affairs, production, or development

About you
- Strong influencing and networking skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work on your own initiative with a problem-solving approach
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with ability to learn new IT systems
- Confident communicator with a professional approach

Qualifications
No specific qualifications stated; relevant experience and skills are essential.