Description
We’re looking for a talented journalist to join the ITV News politics team, working in the heart of Westminster, on the biggest political stories. The successful candidate will work across ITV News platforms, producing the team of political correspondents. You will produce stories from commission to transmission, delivering the best news lines, elements and treatments for TV and digital platforms and you will conceive, develop and deliver original lines and investigations with the political team. Key Responsibilities
1. Tell political stories across TV, digital and ITVX platforms
2. Work with the team of political correspondents including the Political Editor to produce packages of the highest quality
3. Write articles and work on video and audio content, ensuring maximum impact for ITV News content across multiple platforms
4. Produce stories from commission to transmission, delivering the best news lines, elements and treatments
5. Write and produce innovative and accurate graphics
6. Pitching and delivering coverage ideas in Westminster and beyond, reflecting communities across the nations and regions
7. Confident working in the field with knowledge of relevant technology
8. Managing competing demands on multiple stories with different deadlines
9. Basic editing of material for different platforms
10. News Edit when required, both in Westminster and in Grays Inn Road
11. Demonstrate distinctive judgement about digital storytelling – with confidence about what elements will resonate with an online audience and what will perform on different platforms
12. Ensure stories are accurate, comply with the law and relevant regulations, and work in accordance with ITN guidelines on health and safety in the office and in the field
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
13. In-depth knowledge of the political news agenda
14. Good level of political contacts
15. Excellent research skills
16. Creative thinker with original ideas for stories and treatments across platforms and a track record of delivering exclusive journalism
17. Experience of owning a story from commission through to broadcast and publication
18. A proven ability to conduct news-making interviews
19. An understanding of news editing
20. Calm under pressure in all environments and capable of working to tight deadlines Proven ability to generate engaging written copy, written under pressure
21. Confidence working across all platforms, including audio
22. Confidence to travel at short notice and operate under pressure
23. An ability to break down complex policy announcements into relatable content for a mass audience
24. Experience of AVID Newscutter, Adobe Premiere, plus other media technology
25. Work to the highest standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar
26. Good knowledge of Ofcom guidelines and an understanding of legal and ethical issues journalism
27. Work in accordance with ITN Health and Safety and Compliance guidelines