Head of Product, Video (12m FTC)
ITVX
12 month FTC
White City, London
Hiring range: £90,000+
Your work matters to millions.
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.
Your impact sends ripples.
The role
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead the product strategy for one of the UK's most iconic brands. Launched in November 2022, ITVX combines AVOD, SVOD, Live, and FAST channels to deliver an innovative video-on-demand platform with a truly unique market proposition.
As Head of Product for Video, you will play a key role in shaping the future of ITVX's video technology and experience. You'll be working at the forefront of streaming innovation, collaborating with a dynamic team of tech professionals to design and deliver cutting-edge products that shape the future of digital video.
You will partner closely with the Product, Streaming Technology, Content Supply and Distribution and Platform Engineering teams, as well as key internal stakeholders from editorial, marketing, commercial advertising, and broadcast technology. Your role will focus on ensuring that ITVX's video delivery systems - across VOD, live simulcast, FAST channels, and exclusive live event streaming - are at the forefront of quality and performance.
This role is heavily focused on the technical side of video streaming product management. You'll be responsible for driving the scaling of ITVX ensuring it can cope with ever-growing demand for IP delivered viewing, maximising the profitability of our streams through improving digital advertising capacity and reducing cost to serve, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality end-to-end experience for viewers.
The video experience is central to ITVX, with viewers spending more than 90% of their time within the video environment. Your goal will be to continually enhance this experience, from stream quality and reliability to the most innovative features that keep audiences engaged.
By joining us, you will contribute to ITVX's broader vision of delivering the best video streaming experience across all devices, platforms, and content types. This includes leading the technical evolution of the video experience for every video delivery format - whether VOD or Live streaming. You will also help identify the key features and product enhancements that will engage viewers, improve retention, increase watch time, and drive innovation in video consumption.
Skills you'll need
(minimum criteria) Lead Product Strategy & Roadmap:
Define and drive the long-term strategy for ITVX's video experience, including VOD, FAST and live streaming. Focusing on product innovation, technology optimisation, and user engagement. Drive Technical Excellence:
Work closely with Streaming Technology, Platform Engineering, and Broadcast Technology teams to ensure that all video experiences (VOD, live, and FAST channels) are seamlessly integrated and perform at the highest technical standards across the entirety of the ITVX device portfolio. Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams:
Partner with commercial, advertising, distribution and technology stakeholders to ensure the video product is aligned with the overall ITVX brand vision and delivers exceptional experiences for users across multiple platforms. Maximise User Engagement:
Identify and prioritise features that improve stream quality and performance, and viewer experience. Focus on minimising friction points in the video journey, enhancing retention of viewers, and driving user engagement through innovation. Ensure Scalability & Reliability:
Own the scalability, reliability, and performance of the video infrastructure across various video delivery methods. Ensure that the technical architecture supports high-quality, on-demand, and live streaming experiences for millions of users. Focus on Data-Driven Decision-Making:
Leverage data and insights from user behaviour and technical performance to continuously refine and improve the video product. Use analytics to identify and address pain points in the viewer experience and propose the most efficient method of tackling them. Other things we're looking for
(key criteria) Proven Experience in Tech-Focused Product Leadership:
Significant experience leading product strategy for streaming platforms, ideally in a Video on Demand (VOD), live streaming, or OTT environment. Technical Acumen in Streaming Technology:
Strong understanding of streaming protocols, video compression, content delivery networks (CDNs), IP video delivery, and video infrastructure. Experience with live event streaming is highly desirable. User-Centric Mindset:
A deep understanding of how technology influences the viewer experience, combined with a focus on product features that delight users and encourage engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Experience working closely with engineering, tech, and content teams to deliver complex, high-quality video products that meet both business and user needs. Data-Driven Decision Maker:
Ability to use user and technical data to inform decisions, optimise the product, and deliver measurable outcomes for business growth and viewer satisfaction. Experience in a Fast-Paced Environment:
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where you'll be leading innovation and transformation within the video product space. ITV is for everyone. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage
(minimum criteria above). We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at
talkingcareers@itv.com
. Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it. ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including: Flexible working with a range of options 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 Closing date: Thursday 6th February 2025
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(minimum criteria) Lead Product Strategy & Roadmap:
Define and drive the long-term strategy for ITVX's video experience, including VOD, FAST and live streaming. Focusing on product innovation, technology optimisation, and user engagement. Drive Technical Excellence:
Work closely with Streaming Technology, Platform Engineering, and Broadcast Technology teams to ensure that all video experiences (VOD, live, and FAST channels) are seamlessly integrated and perform at the highest technical standards across the entirety of the ITVX device portfolio. Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams:
Partner with commercial, advertising, distribution and technology stakeholders to ensure the video product is aligned with the overall ITVX brand vision and delivers exceptional experiences for users across multiple platforms. Maximise User Engagement:
Identify and prioritise features that improve stream quality and performance, and viewer experience. Focus on minimising friction points in the video journey, enhancing retention of viewers, and driving user engagement through innovation. Ensure Scalability & Reliability:
Own the scalability, reliability, and performance of the video infrastructure across various video delivery methods. Ensure that the technical architecture supports high-quality, on-demand, and live streaming experiences for millions of users. Focus on Data-Driven Decision-Making:
Leverage data and insights from user behaviour and technical performance to continuously refine and improve the video product. Use analytics to identify and address pain points in the viewer experience and propose the most efficient method of tackling them. Other things we're looking for
(key criteria) Proven Experience in Tech-Focused Product Leadership:
Significant experience leading product strategy for streaming platforms, ideally in a Video on Demand (VOD), live streaming, or OTT environment. Technical Acumen in Streaming Technology:
Strong understanding of streaming protocols, video compression, content delivery networks (CDNs), IP video delivery, and video infrastructure. Experience with live event streaming is highly desirable. User-Centric Mindset:
A deep understanding of how technology influences the viewer experience, combined with a focus on product features that delight users and encourage engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Experience working closely with engineering, tech, and content teams to deliver complex, high-quality video products that meet both business and user needs. Data-Driven Decision Maker:
Ability to use user and technical data to inform decisions, optimise the product, and deliver measurable outcomes for business growth and viewer satisfaction. Experience in a Fast-Paced Environment:
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where you'll be leading innovation and transformation within the video product space. ITV is for everyone. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage
(minimum criteria above). We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at
talkingcareers@itv.com
. Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it. ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including: Flexible working with a range of options 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 Closing date: Thursday 6th February 2025
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