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We are looking for an experienced and multi-skilled Production Journalist to join our broadcast and digital news team at ITV News West Country. We are a multi-platform operation so you will be enthusiastic about developing an online presence through our website, social media and the ITV West Country regional rail on ITVX. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and enthusiastic - someone who has lots of story ideas relevant to this richly varied part of the UK. You should strive for bold and creative production and be excellent in working as a team - essential skills in broadcast and digital news.
Job Responsibility:
Producing bulletins during Good Morning Britain, late and weekend bulletins
Curating our website and planning
Developing an online presence through our website, social media and the ITV West Country regional rail on ITVX
Generating story ideas relevant to the West Country region
Working to tight deadlines in a pressurised newsroom environment
Travel to district offices or to work in other news operations as required
Requirements:
Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance
The ability to generate and develop original ideas and taking a creative approach to storytelling, treatments and production for both on-air and online
Knowledge and understanding of digital platforms and how to tap into new online audiences
Excellent organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to plan multiple stories while prioritising tasks
Strong writing skills for TV and digital
Excellent news judgment
A strong knowledge of the West Country and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences across all platforms
Nice to have:
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work well in a team environment
The ability to be self-motivated and quick-thinking, demonstrating resilience in what is often a busy newsroom environment
The willingness and aptitude to learn other skills and to be happy to share skills with others
The ability to work to deadlines and to be decisive under pressure
The ability to bring in stories from underrepresented people from across our region as well as underrepresented parts of the West Country
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