Weekend Spy: Job Spec - Paula Warwick

Each week we'll be asking people from all parts of the media industry - from channel controllers to catering staff, directors to digital technicians - to tell us about themselves and their job.

This week it's the turn of Paula Warwick, who works across ITV's big name entertainment shows, and keeps 'em peeled for top US formats to bring to the network.

Name
Paula Warwick

Job Title
Editor of entertainment

Age
32

Lives
Old Isleworth

In the role since
August 2006

Responsibilities
I work with the entertainment commissioners across all of ITV's entertainment shows, liaising with internal departments to ensure our programming is marketed, promoted and scheduled effectively. I actively look out for international formats to bring to ITV and have also started to manage my own shows.

Best thing about your job
Working with some of the best people and biggest shows in television.

Worst thing about your job
Travelling to Grays Inn Road.

First thing you do in the morning when you get in
Get a coffee and check the ratings.

What question have you been asked most this week?
"Can you sort it out?"

What do you think makes a good TV editor?
Ability to manage multiple projects, having great attention to detail, and being able to create great working relationships.

Which entertainment format would you most like to have thought of?
Big Brother, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire or Deal or No Deal

Are there any old entertainment formats you can see having a revival (that haven’t already)?
Yes, but that's for us to know!

Any downsides to working in the media?
Dealing with egos.

First media job
Temp at Granada Manchester, 1999.

Biggest achievement to date
Helping to make Dancing on Ice a hit format around the world.

Anything you wish you'd done differently
No - all experience, good or bad, is valuable.

Dream job/company/lifestyle
Living the life of an A-list movie star...

Best media jolly/event you've ever attended
The first time I went to the National TV Awards years ago - it felt very exciting and glamorous at the time!