Yiljan Nevzat
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Television Executive, celebrated for impactful contributions as an RTS award-winning and BAFTA-nominated content creator, podcast producer, and journalist.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Editor - Loose Women
ITV Studios
London, United Kingdom
2020.08 - 2025.07
- Guided editorial team and 18 celebrity panellists, introducing & nurturing emerging talents like GK Barry.
- Mentored team members to achieve production goals through effective leadership.
- Managed daily live shows, attracting million-strong weekly viewership.
- Steered BAFTA-nominated and RTS-winning domestic abuse campaign 'Facing It Together'.
- Strengthened brand image by overseeing content quality management.
- Managed budgets and expenditure to keep production profitable.
- Handled crisis situations smoothly, maintaining programme schedule integrity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders for continuous project support.
- Produced successful television series, resulting in increased viewership and critical acclaim.
Executive Producer, Loose Women: The Podcast
ITV Studios
London
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Executed successful podcast launch, distinguishing it from TV show, while managing production and elevating listener engagement.
Executive Producer & Director, Becoming The Person I Wanted To See
ITV Studios
London Area, United Kingdom
2022.12 - 2022.12
- Produced and directed an innovative short film showcasing personal narratives from ITV Daytime presenters, promoting on-screen diversity and emphasising significance of representation in television.
Senior Producer/Acting Deputy Editor - Lorraine
ITV
London, United Kingdom
2018.09 - 2020.08
- Executed weekly live shows, significantly boosting audience engagement.
- Directed numerous VT features, resulting in substantial press coverage.
- Launched Change + Check campaign, achieving successful outreach and participation.
Senior Producer - This Morning
ITV
London, United Kingdom
2017.08 - 2018.09
- Collaborated closely with Holly Willoughby & Phillip Schofield to create innovative weekly live shows, directing a team and presenting exclusive segments, including a landmark live broadcast from Big Ben.
Senior Producer
This Morning Live
Birmingham, United Kingdom
2018.05 - 2018.05
- Directed editorial production of 'This Morning Live', supervising successful four-day event with over 5,000 attendees.
Senior Producer - Lorraine/Good Morning Britain
ITV
London, United Kingdom
2011.05 - 2017.08
- Engineered successful booking of significant guest on Grenfell fire morning for Good Morning Britain, achieving numerous award nominations for coverage.
Senior Features Producer, GMTV
GMTV
London
2003.12 - 2010.11
- Elevated to Senior Producer at GMTV, overseeing international live broadcasts and impactful campaigns.
- Directed VT features globally, focusing on human interest and celebrity content.
- Spearheaded collaborations with charities and celebrities to enhance programme visibility.
Education
Foundation degree - Coaching Professional
Bauer Academy
Peterborough 2022.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Media Studies (Journalism)
University of Westminster
LondonSkills
- Editorial and journalistic integrity
- Live television production
- VT & Live large scale Outside Broadcast (UK & International) experience
- Creative storytelling
- Talent management and discovery
- Innovation and audience engagement
- Leadership and team development
- Business oversight and budgeting
- Technical operations awareness
- Crisis management and composure
- Cross-platform communication
- Stakeholder influence
Affiliations
I'm runner, and have completed the London Marathon as well as several half marathons. I volunteer for the Magpie Project, a charity supporting mums and under-fives in temporary accommodation in Newham (east London).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Producer, Loose Women: The Podcast
ITV Studios
2025.01 - 2025.05
Executive Producer & Director, Becoming The Person I Wanted To See
ITV Studios
2022.12 - 2022.12
Foundation degree - Coaching Professional
Bauer Academy
2022.01 - 2023.01
Deputy Editor - Loose Women
ITV Studios
2020.08 - 2025.07
Senior Producer/Acting Deputy Editor - Lorraine
ITV
2018.09 - 2020.08
Senior Producer
This Morning Live
2018.05 - 2018.05
Senior Producer - This Morning
ITV
2017.08 - 2018.09
Senior Producer - Lorraine/Good Morning Britain
ITV
2011.05 - 2017.08
Senior Features Producer, GMTV
GMTV
2003.12 - 2010.11
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Media Studies (Journalism)
University of Westminster