Royalty Payments New Deals Assistant

We have recently had an opportunity arise for a New Deals Assistant to join the Royalty Payments team on a permanent basis. You will work with the New Deals Manager to assess how to best set up each new reporting obligation, deciding whether to systemise or create a bespoke reporting template. To do this you will need to collate and interpret legal and financial information from contracts and various ITV rights and finance systems. You will be passionate about television and eager to contribute to the success of ITV. Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing new deal contracts and ensuring the right reporting method (automated or manual) is identified
• Setting up new reporting templates
• Working with other team members to solve queries
• Providing technical guidance and support to other team members
• Working effectively with other areas of the business
• Assisting other members of the team to hit deadlines and KPIs when required
• Assisting with new Royalty system testing and migration activities as required
• Working with the New Deals Manager to deliver continuous process improvements
• Keeping up to date with new media and industry developments
  
  Experience of working in a media royalties, rights, talent payments or legal environment
• Experience of reading and interpreting complex legal documents
• Good understanding of end-to-end financial processes
• Must be confident using Excel and working with data
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...
• Experienced user of rights or royalties management systems (desirable)
• Good commercial awareness
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Good level of numerical analytical ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Well-organised and able to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively to deliver objectives throughout a period of change
• Confident to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Motivated by a desire to improve performance, services and outcomes
• Enjoys finding solutions to complex issues
  
  Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV., ITV distributes both our own ITV Studios produced and acquired programmes and formats worldwide. The Royalty Payments team is responsible for reporting to producers, broadcasters, other stakeholders and contributors for their shares of the profit that is generated from these sales. The team is part of central Finance Operations and provides support to most business areas across ITV. The Royalty Payments team collaborates closely with colleagues in Talent Payments, Rights, Business Affairs and Finance.


• 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