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Work history
Education
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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
08.2020 - 07.2025
  • 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
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • 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
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • 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
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • 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
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • 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
05.2018 - 05.2018
  • 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
05.2011 - 08.2017
  • 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
12.2003 - 11.2010
  • 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
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Media Studies (Journalism)

University of Westminster
London

Skills

  • 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
01.2025 - 05.2025

Executive Producer & Director, Becoming The Person I Wanted To See

ITV Studios
12.2022 - 12.2022

Foundation degree - Coaching Professional

Bauer Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023

Deputy Editor - Loose Women

ITV Studios
08.2020 - 07.2025

Senior Producer/Acting Deputy Editor - Lorraine

ITV
09.2018 - 08.2020

Senior Producer

This Morning Live
05.2018 - 05.2018

Senior Producer - This Morning

ITV
08.2017 - 09.2018

Senior Producer - Lorraine/Good Morning Britain

ITV
05.2011 - 08.2017

Senior Features Producer, GMTV

GMTV
12.2003 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Media Studies (Journalism)

University of Westminster
Yiljan Nevzat