Innovative 7 Part ‘Exclusives’ Series For ITV2
Published on January 17 2012
Bauer Media has joined forces with television production company Twofour to create an innovative new 7 x 60 minute programme for ITV, to be broadcast on ITV2 later this year.
The Exclusives will offer an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity for six young, ambitious, wannabe entertainment writers to compete for a highly-prized 12-month contract at the company.
At a time when the UK’s jobless rate reaches a 15-year high a nationwide search will be mounted to find six phenomenal candidates who dream of becoming a hotshot reporter and get a foot in the door.
Each trainee will learn to hone their skills working closely with the hugely successful teams behind heat, Empire, FHM, Closer, more! and Kerrang!
They will be given incredible backstage access to some of the most high profile and glamorous events of the year, and will be coached and mentored in the crafts of interviewing, organising photo shoots and connecting with their reader.
The Exclusives will showcase the fast-paced and competitive world of magazine publishing, plus the kind of talent needed to make it.
Abby Carvosso, MD Bauer Lifestyle and Advertising commented: “This is a brilliant way to show the kind of raw talent and real skill you need to have to make it in the media today. This show demands total passion, dedication and expertise and the series will show what it really takes to create the most exciting magazines in the country. We’re on the hunt for a gutsy, fearless and talented individual who stands out from the crowd.”
Angela Jain, ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions said: “Working in the media is an opportunity that many young people would love to pursue and a peek at what it takes to get that chance on some of the country's most respected publications feels perfect for ITV2. The right candidate will have to demonstrate tenacity, initiative and creativity in abundance and watching them go through their paces should make for entertaining television.”
Dan Adamson, Director of Programmes for Twofour Broadcast, the company behind Educating Essex, says: “Bauer’s raft of magazine titles is second to none and offers an amazing backdrop for this series. Working closely with Bauer we hope to put some of Britain’s hottest young talents through an extraordinary experience before one of them gets the chance of a lifetime.”
The Exclusives has been ordered for ITV2 by Angela Jain, ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions. The commissioning editor for ITV is Kate Maddigan.
The series is produced by Twofour for ITV2. The executive producers are Dan Adamson and Andrew Mackenzie and Jonathon Holmes is series producer.
The concept was co-conceived by Julian Linley, Creative Director at Bauer Media and the deal was brokered and negotiated for Bauer Media by consultant Steve Buckley of Signal TV.
If you know someone with an eye for a story who dreams of working in magazine publishing then TwoFour would love to hear from them. To register for an application form e-mail apply@twofour.co.uk (over 18s only)
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