Description
To support the production of dynamic and innovative content of the highest editorial and technical quality. This role will primarily work on all ITV News programs, platforms and in newsgathering, supporting Content Editors in delivering ITV News’ daily coverage.
This role requires a journalist with sound news judgement and the ability to motivate teams in a creative and disciplined manner.
Interviews are proposed to be the week commencing Monday 11th May 2026. Key Responsibilities
1. Support the social team's content editor in making key editorial judgements to provide bespoke content for ITV News Tik Tok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube
2. Play a key role in commissioning, creating and curating vertical and short-form video
3. Making decisions on news values, legal issues, taste and decency
4. On occasion act up to the role of content editor and act as a leader in the social team
5. Ensure our content reflects the diversity of our audience
6. Ensure there is close co-operation, understanding and creative cross-promotion of all ITV platforms
7. This role will primarily work within the social team but may be requested to work in other parts of the newsroom on planning, newsgathering, programmes, digital and streaming
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time. Key Requirements
8. A creative and dynamic leader with a superb understanding of the social space
9. A good knowledge of ITV News' vertical video offering
10. Proficient at Premier Pro and creating vertical and short-form video
11. Experience of filming digital content would be desirable
12. Experience of working across multiple platforms
13. A strong writer, with experience of writing for bulletins and digital platforms
14. A cool and calm operator with a positive “can do” approach
15. A good communicator with a strong ability to solve problems
16. Excellent editorial judgement in line with the ITV News agenda with experience making difficult editorial decisions
17. Scrupulous attention to detail when checking content for accuracy and style
18. An eye for identifying the best use of picture and graphics
19. An excellent knowledge and understanding of the importance of diverse contributors in news coverage
20. Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the ITN compliance manual
21. Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
22. Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
23. An understanding of personal responsibility for cross-company cooperation within both ITN and ITV