ITV Academy News Insight Placements

The multi-skilled production team provides technical and craft support across all areas of news production and ensures that all the work the journalists do is delivered to the highest broadcast quality when it goes out on TV. They work closely with camera operators, weather presenters and graphic designers.,

• We'll be looking for originality in the information you provide to the application questions
• You will demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills
• ITV will review your application to determine whether or not we are able to offer a placement and if so, whether it will be in-person or a virtual on-line day.
ITV is for everyone, and we try to ensure that people from all backgrounds and all walks of life are represented here. We reach millions of people every day and we want to reflect our communities, that's why having diverse talent and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do. Find out more here If joining us for a weekend day is all you can do due to other work commitments - that might be possible to arrange - just let us know.

To be considered for these opportunities you will need to be at least 18 years old and for in-person placements to live within the region that you are applying for. You can only apply for one region/nation. If you are in full time education in years 11 or 12, we will consider you for the on-line virtual placements. You do not need to have a formal qualification but you should be familiar with ITV national and regional news, have an interest in news as a career and bring your own ideas. The people we appoint at ITV News are likely to have the following qualities\:\:
• Team player with a willingness to learn and help out
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and pride in maintaining a high standard throughout
• A keen eye for detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment & able to embrace change
• Treats colleagues and the public with respect
• An eagerness for learning new skills
• An interest in digital & new technology
• Understanding the importance of working collaboratively & independently
• Keen interest to work in a diverse and collaborative environment
• Ability to work to a deadline
  
  ITV Anglia (Norwich); ITV Central (Birmingham); ITV Granada (Media City, Salford); ITV Meridian (Nr Southampton); ITV Tyne Tees (Gateshead, nr Newcastle); ITV Border (Carlisle); ITV West Country (Bristol); ITV Calendar (Leeds); ITV Cymru Wales (Cardiff); ITV Channel (Jersey, St Helier) and UTV (Belfast); ITV Millbank (London)
Why you should join us… ITV News delivers high quality, trustworthy and award-winning coverage attracting mass audiences. Every day, millions of viewers watch our programmes on-air and connect with us online to get the latest, breaking news from Britain's most popular commercial broadcaster. We operate 11 main news regions outside London, a Political & Weather Unit and three current affairs & factual teams at ITV Wales, UTV and ITV Border. Our news teams produce flagship regional programmes on weekdays plus local bulletins during Good Morning Britain, at lunchtime, after News at Ten and at weekends. We welcome people who can bring fresh perspectives and experiences to our teams. We are particularly keen to receive applications from those who are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and those from lower socio economic groups as we recognise that individuals from these groups are currently under-represented in our industry. The Opportunities... Our placements are a great opportunity for anyone interested in what happens in a busy newsroom environment and to get a feel for what it's really like to work in TV Journalism - technically or editorially. We are offering the opportunity of in-person placements in our newsrooms for those who live within commuting distance to one of our locations. These placements are predominantly arranged over one or two days with the maximum being two weeks duration. Alternatively, we are offering a one day on-line virtual event hosted by our newsroom colleagues. Candidates invited for either opportunity will learn from talented members of our teams who will share their skills and experience. For those invited into the newsroom you will shadow the people who make and shape our programmes and digital content and have the opportunity to sit in our studio galleries to watch our live bulletins and programmes.