ITN
Floor Manager (Job Share: 2 Day a Week)
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About ITN
ITN is one of the UK’s leading independent content production companies, trusted for over 70 years to tell the world’s most important stories. From BAFTA- and Emmy-winning journalism and impactful factual content to creative entertainment and branded storytelling, ITN brings truth and innovation to every platform. Making over 70 hours of live programmes a week and reaching 1 billion digital views a month, we are a content powerhouse that has an ambition to keep growing, with audiences across the UK and around the world.
Our people are at the heart of our success. With a reputation built on integrity and creativity, ITN continues to evolve with an ambitious growth strategy — investing in new technology, premium content, and future talent. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive and help shape the next chapter of ITN’s story.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer where everyone’s contribution matters. We’re committed to building a culture that reflects the audiences we serve — one where people feel included, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
How We Work
At ITN, how we work is as important as what we do. Our values describe what you can expect when you work here — and what ITN expects of you.
- Ambition – We set bold goals, take ownership, and keep learning. We look for new opportunities and better ways to make an impact.
- Courage – We speak up with honesty and respect, challenge ideas constructively, and value open, direct communication.
- Team – We collaborate, celebrate others’ successes, and make sure every voice is heard. We put the team’s success first.
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We also recognise the importance of balance and wellbeing, so we welcome flexible working, part-time roles and job shares across all areas of ITN.
The Role
To ensure the smooth running of the broadcast. Making sure the production goes according to plan and that everyone involved in the programme — presenters, camera crew, guests and audience — knows what they have to do and when they have to do it.
As a Floor Manager you'll organise both people and equipment, making sure that programmes run according to a set plan and that people taking part know their particular roles and how these fit in with the bigger picture.
It's up to you to make sure that sets, props and technical equipment are safe, ready to use and in the right position prior to filming, and pass on cues to presenters and guests to ensure timings are met and the broadcast goes smoothly.
First interviews will be on Teams, w/c 27th July
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS ON A JOBSHARE BASIS, 2 DAYS A WEEK, SHARING WITH THE EXISTING FLOOR MANAGER ON DAYTIME ON 5
Key Responsibilities
- The floor manager is responsible for the health and safety of guests and presenters on the floor. This includes escorting them to and from the studio and adhering to any risk assessments.
- The floor manager is vital for communication between the gallery and the floor… they are the eyes and ears of the director on the floor.
- The floor manager is expected to brief presenters and guests on anything to do with props, what’s coming next or any changes to the show.
- Preparing for the upcoming parts in the show.
- In charge of any rehearsals on the floor.
- Counting and cueing in presenters.
- Floor manager will liaise with studio runners on props and ensure they are on set at the correct point. Also liaising with cameras and lighting on placement.
- Communicating with stagehands any set movements during the show.
- Making sure the set is dressed appropriately and everything is set in position before the show.
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These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in live television production is essential for this role. You will be familiar with dealing with presenters, guests and crew and an understanding of the technical requirements needed for live broadcast.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team of runners as well as liaising with output and editorial teams.
- A strong understanding of and preferably training in Studio Health & Safety including a demonstrable knowledge of dynamic risk assessment.
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