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6-month Maternity Cover. We have a fantastic opportunity for an On-Screen Journalist to join our ITV News West Country team covering Wiltshire. This is a high profile, on-screen role for someone with a proven track record of delivering striking, high-quality, distinctive journalism on television, ITVX and online across a range of platforms. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in journalism, with great story-telling ability as well as sound knowledge of broadcast regulation and the law. You’ll want to serve our viewers in Wiltshire by reporting on the issues that matter most to them, shining a light on injustice, celebrating local success and championing the people of and places in this wonderful region. You will use your journalistic skills to ensure your reports are informative, creative, factually accurate, fair and balanced. Self-shooting, editing and digital skills are essential.
Job Responsibility
To consistently generate original and creative ideas for on-screen and online output
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
To source interesting contributors from all parts of the community
To tell the story through engaging and authoritative presentation
To self shoot items to a high standard
To edit packages in a confident, creative and efficient manner
To curate ITV’s digital offering on the website, ITVX and other platforms
To create accurate graphics for bulletins, programmes and packages
To write scripts that are accurate, concise and engaging
To meet all online and on-air deadlines
To provide copyright clearance details and basic media management
To exercise excellent editorial judgement
Requirements
Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of media law & compliance, the Ofcom Code
Ability to generate, research and develop original, impactful and distinctive ideas
Strong and creative writing skills
Strong knowledge of the ITV News West Country region
Ability to dress professionally, speak clearly and deliver script with authoritative and relaxed style
Proven technical ability (self shooting, editing, live reporting & digital)
Confident and clear communication skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Proven ability to build a strong network of contacts
Ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and quick-thinking
Excellent news judgement
Ability/willingness to edit and use camera to self shoot
Ability to bring in stories from underrepresented people
Knowledge of digital platforms and social media
Ability to remain calm and resilient
Experience working effectively as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail
Clear understanding of DE&I and Health & Safety policies
Must provide own means of transport to and from location
What we offer
Flexible working
Generous holiday allowance plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn with opportunity to buy ITV shares