Description
ITV News is seeking a Senior Producer to work within our award-winning Investigations and Special Projects Unit. It is a full-time, 6 month maternity cover contract based at ITN's London office. This is an exciting role focused on creating and delivering investigations and original journalism, with an emphasis on building up projects of distinction. The position is working with ITV News' Investigations Editor, Head of Investigations, and the wider ITV News original journalism team. We are looking for someone with experience of delivering exclusive, impactful journalism, who has a multitude of ideas and will stay ahead of the curve and break stories. The successful candidate should also have a strong understanding of how to deliver for digital, social, and streaming platforms as well. Key Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the Investigations Editor and Head of Investigations to pitch, develop and deliver original and exclusive stories
2. Skilfully cultivate relationships with key contributors including interviewees and sensitive sources.
3. Organise and produce on film shoots
4. Conceive and direct creative visual treatments for pieces.
5. The ability to be multi-skilled and work across input, output and digital platforms
6. Passionate about original journalism with clear examples of distinctive stories they have originated
7. Knowledge and experience of investigative journalism tools and ;OSINT and data journalism
8. Enthusiastic about delivering creative, fresh approaches to newsgathering and embracing new technologies
9. Pitch and deliver coverage ideas that have real impact and that show a deep understanding of the ITV News audience
10. Develop stories for digital, social, and streaming audiences as well as television viewers, bringing inventive treatments to our digital platforms
11. Can cover breaking news and travel at short notice when required
12. Able to juggle competing demands and deliver under pressure
13. Can occasionally be moved off-brief to cover breaking news events
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 may change over time.
Key Requirements
14. Experience of delivering exclusive stories and working on long-term investigations
15. A strong understanding of ITV News audiences across all platforms
16. Strong investigative journalism skills and ability to use a wide range of techniques, from on-location research, to OSINT, to data journalism
17. A good understanding of all news technologies used in the field and eagerness to embrace new technologies
18. A good understanding of news priorities and an ability to turn that into polished television for national news - including constructing packages from an input and output perspective
19. A commitment to creating news coverage that reflects the diversity of Britain’s communities
20. High-quality news judgement and the initiative to work independently or as part of a team
21. Calm under pressure in all environments, and able to adapt to a changing situation
22. Capable of working to tight deadlines
23. A creative and innovative approach to stories and newsgathering
24. Strong background and awareness of digital and non linear platforms and audiences
25. Understanding of the need to be flexible on working times and hours
26. Thorough understanding of legal and ethical issues surrounding broadcast journalism and knowledge of Ofcom guidelines
27. Works well in a team