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We have a fantastic opportunity for an On-Screen Journalist to join our ITV Border news team based at our newsroom and studio in Carlisle. This is a high profile, on-screen role for someone with a proven track record of delivering striking, high-quality, distinctive journalism on television, on ITVX and online.
Job Responsibility
To consistently generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on-screen and online
To research and develop story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on-air and online output
To make, maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts
To be pro-active about diversity, equity & inclusion ensuring the output reflects news stories and issues across the audience spectrum
To source interesting contributors, from all parts of the community, who will bring the story to life
To tell the story through engaging and authoritative presentation either through a live broadcast, as part of a news package, or through a range of digital platforms
To self shoot items (where appropriate to the story and the conditions) to a high standard
To edit packages in a confident, creative and efficient manner, making full use of all production tools to make the most interesting item possible
To curate ITV’s digital offering on the website or ITVX as required
To create accurate graphics for bulletins, programmes and packages which clearly illustrate stories and communicate ideas using the template based graphic system
To write scripts that are accurate, concise and engaging
To meet all online and on-air deadlines throughout the day, reacting quickly to breaking stories, and regularly liaising with the news desk
To provide copyright clearance details and basic media management
To exercise excellent editorial judgement maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust and OFCOM guidelines
Requirements
Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
A strong knowledge of media law & compliance, the Ofcom Code and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement
The ability to generate, research and develop original, impactful and distinctive ideas, taking a creative approach to story-telling, treatments and production to deliver high quality reports for both on-air and online
Strong and creative writing skills (accurate spelling and grammar essential)
A strong knowledge of the patch, its cultural heritage and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences. An understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output.
Nice to have
Experience of self-shooting, laptop editing and live reporting is desirable
Experience of using digital media to extend the reach of your journalism
Ability/willingness to edit and to use a camera to self shoot items or provide additional material as required
An enthusiasm and willingness to embrace further changes in technology and workflow
Experience of working effectively as part of a team
What we offer
Flexible working with a range of options
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