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Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Media

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

50000.00 - 63000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced multiplatform broadcast journalists to join our team as Political Correspondent serving ITV Regional News in Westminster. One would be covering politics for ITV News Calendar and the other for ITV News West Country. (Candidates should show a preference of region in their application)

Job Responsibility:

Report on regional political stories and features for the flagship 6pm News Programme, Monthly Political Programme, ITVX, ITV News Website and Social Media, by creating packages, appearing live or ‘as live’ and posting on our social channels
Provide a link between the regions they serve and political activity at Westminster, and in Local Government
Consistently generate original and creative ideas, write, package and edit material as required, exercising excellent editorial judgement whilst maintaining high journalistic standards
Edit their own material
Liaise closely with the Westminster News Editor as well as the regional Newsdesk and Producers about the requirements for the programmes
Regularly visit the regions they serve

Requirements:

Proven track record of delivering original, high-quality and distinctive television and digital journalism
Proven technical ability (editing, live reporting and digital)
A passion for politics and a demonstrable knowledge of the current and past political world as well as a good knowledge of how parliament operates
Strong on-screen presence

Nice to have:

An understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output
A good knowledge of the ITV News Calendar or West Country region
The ability to demonstrate resilience and determination with a willingness to learn new skills
Experience of working effectively as part of a team
Experience of using Social Media
Experience of newsroom systems, such as Avid, Wolftech and Adobe Premiere Pro

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Expiration:
December 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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