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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 Central, which holds the Royal Television Society award for the best regional news programme and prides itself on editorial excellence. We are a multi-platform operation so you will be enthusiastic about developing an online presence through our website, social media and the ITV Central regional rail on ITVX.
Job Responsibility:
Producing our bulletins during Good Morning Britain, as well as lunchtime, late and weekend bulletins
Curating our website
Identifying appropriate stories for social media
Publishing our stories on ITVX
Story planning
Requirements:
Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance
The ability to generate, research 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 audiences online
Excellent organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to plan multiple stories while prioritising tasks
Strong writing skills for TV and digital (accurate spelling and grammar essential)
Excellent news judgement
A strong knowledge of the Midlands and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences
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 across day, early, late and weekend working
The willingness and aptitude to learn other skills and to be happy to share skills with others
The ability to work to deadlines
Able to make decisive decisions under pressure
A positive attitude to work
A resilience and ability to thrive working in a constantly changing news agenda
Excellent attention to detail
Social Media/Digital awareness
An enthusiasm and willingness to embrace further changes in technology and workflow
The aptitude to use the full range of digital newsroom technology
Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies
Able to bring in stories from underrepresented people from across our region as well as underrepresented parts of the Midlands
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