Global Content Manager – Scripted

ITV

Global Content Manager responsible for managing relationships with scripted production companies for ITV. Building and maintaining effective relationships while delivering high levels of satisfaction.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

negotiating distribution agreementsevaluating scripted materialscommercial plansstrategic finance plans

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationteam managementconfidentialitypresentation skills

Industry Keywords

scripted TV contentinternational scripted businesscommercial acumenacquisitionsTV rightsaccount managementbusiness affairsproductiondevelopment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The primary purpose of this role is to proactively build and maintain one-on-one effective and positive relationships, delivering high levels of satisfaction at a senior level 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 with ITV GP.
Proactively, supported by SVP and VP Global Content Scripted, propose and create strategic finance plans for scripted projects alongside Sales colleagues.
In collaboration with the rest of the Global Scripted team, proactively build and maintain relationships with global producers to track and bring new third party drama projects into ITV GP.
Effectively manage the work and growth of any direct reports i.e TBC Scripted Executive.
Assess and evaluate scripted materials for commercial value.
Negotiate Distribution Agreements.
Follow content and partner relationships through full end to end, including delivery, launch, sales feedback.
Represent scripted projects internally at presentations with Sales, Marketing, Acquisitions, Research, Finance.
Handling of sensitive information and dealing with other confidential matters. Produce presentations and team materials as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both with external clients and internal stakeholders
Knowledge and passion for scripted TV content
Knowledge of the international scripted business
Commercial acumen, able to evaluate and present appropriate commercial plans
Experience negotiating distribution agreements and financing arrangements
Ability to assess and evaluate scripted materials for commercial value
Handling of sensitive information and dealing with other confidential matters
Produce presentations and team materials as required
Effectively manage and support the development of any direct reports i.e. TBC Scripted Executive
Candidates should have experience across a variety of backgrounds, including acquisitions, TV, rights, account management, business affairs, and production or development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
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