Overview
On-Screen Journalist
ITV News Anglia
Permanent
Office location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire (This is an office-based role but some work can be done from home)
Hiring range: £29,034 - £57,964
Please note: This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.
For more information, please email TalkingCareers@itv.com
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an On-Screen Journalist to join our Anglia news team based at our newsroom in Cambridgeshire. This is a high-profile, on-screen role for someone with a proven track record of delivering striking, high-quality, distinctive journalism on television, on ITVX and online.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record in journalism, combining agenda-setting exclusives and investigative work with pure story-telling ability, and a sound knowledge of broadcast regulation and the law. You will use your journalistic skills to ensure your reports are informative, factually accurate, fair and balanced.
We are a multi-platform operation so you will be enthusiastic about developing an online presence, ideally having proven experience of using digital media to extend the reach of your journalism. You’ll understand how to tell stories in creative ways to reach new audiences online, and be comfortable with adapting your approach for different platforms.
As an established self-starter, you will immerse yourself in the community, ensure our newsgathering reflects the different communities that make up our audience and develop great contacts to deliver agenda-setting coverage across the region.
This is a busy news patch and you will need self-discipline and an excellent work ethic to successfully work remotely. You must be a self-starter who regularly contributes original ideas. You’re always hungry to be the first to break a story. Alongside your first-class communication and team-working skills, experience of self-shooting, laptop editing and live reporting is desirable. We will expect you to develop your camera and editing skills to complement our newsgathering and story-telling.
On-Screen Journalists are required to provide their own means of transport to and from location. The vehicle must be appropriately insured, taxed and maintained. You may claim associated mileage expenses in line with HMRC regulations.
So, if you’re passionate about telling strong human interest stories and have the skills and experience to ensure our outputs, both on air and online, continue to offer a distinctive news service, then we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews for this role will be held on Thursday 25 September.
Responsibilities
* To consistently generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on-screen and online
* To research and develop story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on-air and online output on our website, streaming and social channels
* To make, maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts
* To be proactive about diversity, equity & inclusion ensuring the output reflects news stories and issues across the audience spectrum
* To source interesting contributors, from all parts of the community, who will bring the story to life
* To tell the story through engaging and authoritative presentation either through a live broadcast, as part of a news package, or through a range of digital platforms. On screen, to use picture, natural sound and soundbites to give the story maximum impact
* To self shoot items (where appropriate to the story and the conditions) to a high standard
* To edit packages in a confident, creative and efficient manner, making full use of all production tools to make the most interesting item possible
* To curate and contribute creatively to ITV’s digital offering on the website, ITVX and social channels as required
* To create accurate graphics for bulletins, programmes and packages which clearly illustrate stories and communicate ideas using the template-based graphic system
* To write scripts that are accurate, concise and engaging
* To meet all online and on-air deadlines throughout the day, reacting quickly to breaking stories, and regularly liaising with the news desk
* To provide copyright clearance details and basic media management (sourcing, booking and returning tapes to the library)
* To exercise excellent editorial judgement maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust and OFCOM guidelines
Skills and qualifications
* Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
* A strong knowledge of media law and compliance, the Ofcom Code and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement
* The ability to generate, research and develop original, impactful and distinctive ideas, taking a creative approach to story-telling, treatments and production to deliver high-quality reports for both on-air and online
* Strong, creative writing skills (accurate spelling and grammar essential)
* A strong knowledge of the patch, its cultural heritage and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences. An understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output
Other criteria
* The ability to work to deadlines and maintain an organised approach with effective logistical skills
* Proven ability to build a strong network of contacts and think laterally about where stories are developing
* The ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and make quick, decisive decisions
* Excellent news judgment and an understanding of national and regional news
* Willingness to edit and self-shoot items or provide additional material; openness to evolving technology and workflow
* Ability to attract stories from underrepresented communities and audiences
* Knowledge of digital platforms and experience using social media for promotion, storytelling and newsgathering
* Ability to remain calm and resilient in a busy work environment
* Experience working effectively as part of a team and ensuring everyone feels included
* Attention to detail and commitment to DEI and Health & Safety policies
The rostered hours for this role will include some weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Because of the nature of news production, there will be occasions when you are required to work long and unsociable hours at short notice.
This can be a physically demanding role requiring individuals to transport, carry and operate a camera (and associated equipment) on a regular basis. Lighter kits and Mobile Journalism kits are available on request.
Some members of the Production Team may be required to travel to district offices or to work in other news operations as well as attending relevant forums, development sessions and meetings off site as part of their role.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at Anglia and we want to ensure we reflect our audience both on screen and in our workforce. ITV is for Everyone and we encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to apply for this role.
Newsrooms are busy and pressurised environments, involving live news production, which often requires colleagues to make quick decisions under pressure. We also need people who are able to use their initiative and, particularly for editorial roles, know what information might be required and how to research it.
We need to test these abilities at the interview stage to understand how candidates will react when operating in a pressurised environment. This is a fundamental requirement of the role. We will always consider any request for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process, for example sharing key themes when that is requested in connection with a neurodivergent condition, while still ensuring that we are able to test a candidate's ability to operate in the specific environment of a newsroom.
We\'re happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
Closing date: Wednesday 17th September
Interview date: Thursday 25th September
Please note the notice period for this role is 2 months (this will include any new contracts/ secondments)
Please note, this role will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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