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Virgin Media Television
Virgin Media Television, part of the content division of Virgin Media, produces on screen entertainment and content for every kind of platform out there. Its core business is the supply of entertainment, information and interactive content and services to the UK multi-channel television and online markets. We are the creators of a fantastic portfolio of much-loved and successful TV brands, including LIVING, Bravo, Trouble & Challenge.
In addition, we have a joint-venture partnership in UKTV, which as a network offers a vast array of quality programmes from highly successful originations along with a strong line up of well-known acquisitions. The UKTV portfolio includes Fictional and Factual Entertainment on UKTV Gold, UKTV Drama, UKTV Documentary, UKTV People, and UKTV History; and Lifestyle Programming on UKTV Style, UKTV Style Gardens, UKTV Food and UKTV Bright Ideas. And just in case you didn't know, UKTV are the second largest multi-channel broadcaster in the UK! Check out current opportunities with UKTV.
We believe in empowering our employees to be creative and commercially minded, and passionate about making our channels and programming a success. We want our people to be rewarded in a forward thinking environment. We have roles spanning across programme acquisitions and commissioning, interactive programming, media planning, research, and creative and on-air services roles, and many other areas.
Our success is dependent upon yours, so when you join us you'll find an environment that supports your talent and enthusiasm and encourages you to be the best that you can be. We're committed to providing the opportunities, the resources and the support that will help you to succeed.
We offer a wide range of exciting opportunities, and we are passionate about our people - who we expect to be passionate about TV.
Also included within the Content division is Sit-Up Ltd, and Interactive digital sales (ids).
Work Experience
We offer a few work experience placements which are usually limited to two-week unpaid placements. Virgin Media Television strongly believes work experience should be meaningful for both parties and will not use this as an opportunity to get filing completed or for rounds of endless tea-making. Applicants for work experience must be dedicated and full of ideas, with a passion for media.
To find out more about Virgin Media Television and our current career opportunities, please check out our website.
Sports News Is About To Get An Exciting New Look
ITN has been appointed producer of Setanta Sports News, the vibrant and distinctive new 24-hour sports news channel jointly owned by Setanta Sports and Virgin Media.
The production of Setanta Sports News by ITN will result in 56 new editorial and production positions being created, including a number of on screen presenters. The new roles will be based at ITN's London studios as well as involving a number of video journalist positions based around the UK to cover sporting stories as they break across the country.
