Onscreen Journalist

Please note: This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role., We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced on-screen journalist to join the Content Hub to help ITV News teams across the country to make engaging and compelling evening news programmes which appeal to our diverse audience. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the content of 11 ITV Regional News programmes each weekday.

This role is suited to someone who has experience of working in a television newsroom and is ready to hit the ground running and produce news reports from day one. You will be comfortable on-screen, a competent self shooter and video editor. You must feel able to tailor your reports for each Content Hub region. As well as your experience on screen, you'll need to be a confident planner and producer, someone who is able to take ownership of stories from the ideas stage through to broadcast. You'll have the ability to juggle multiple stories at once and have an abundance of ideas for news items that will work across all Content Hub regions.

We're increasing our efforts to be more inclusive and representative of the audience we serve. We are looking for someone with flair, who is bursting with ideas and who, along with the rest of the team, will uncover stories that appeal to our many black, asian and minority ethnic viewers across the country as well those with a disability.

If you have a passion for television news and the skills and experience to help us continue to offer award winning programmes to our audience, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

• Proven track record of delivering impactful, original, high-quality & distinctive journalism on television and online.


• Proven technical ability (self shooting, editing, live reporting & digital) to give the story maximum impact as part of a package, live report, online article and social media posts.


• Excellent understanding of new audiences, digital platforms and strategies


• A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise sound editorial judgement.


• An understanding of the importance of diversity & inclusion in determining output.


Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

• Commitment to a team and a company with the ability to work positively to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment.


• The ability to demonstrate resilience & determination with a willingness to learn new skills.


• Evidence of promoting diversity and inclusion internally and externally.


• A good knowledge of ITV Regional News, The successful candidate must live in a Content Hub region.
  
  Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.


When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact is felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.


• Flexible working options available


• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more


• Annual bonus opportunity


• Competitive pension contribution


• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares


• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life