Deputy Content Editor (Perm/FTC/Attachments)
ITN are seeking motivated Deputy Content Editors to join our fast growing news team.
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Support content editors in making key editorial judgements to provide an appropriate mix of stories for ITV News
* When in newsgathering to work on planning stories for future coverage, and on occasion to work in the field on planned or breaking news.
* When working on programmes to take responsibility for packages and lives
* When working on ITVX to lead on explainers, belts and other distinctive content
* When working on digital to play a key role in commissioning, creating and curating content
* Making decisions on news values, legal issues, taste and decency
* To on occasion act up to the role of content editor and act as a leader in an operational team
* Ensure our content reflects the diversity of our audience
* Ensure there is close co-operation, understanding and creative cross-promotion of all ITV platforms
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
* A creative and dynamic leader with superb organisational skills
* A cool and calm operator with a positive "can do" approach
* A good communication with a strong ability to solve problems
* Excellent editorial judgement in line with the ITV News agenda
* A good understanding of key political, health, business, economic and international news together with a feel for human interest stories
* A strong writer, with experience of writing for bulletins and digital platforms
* Experience of digital publishing and social posting, with an understanding on how best to present a story for digital platforms, is desired
* Scrupulous attention to detail when checking content for accuracy and style
* An eye for identifying the best use of picture and graphics
* Experience of outputting content from the gallery
* Experience of working across multiple platforms
* An excellent knowledge and understanding of the importance of diverse contributors in news coverage
* Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the ITN compliance manual
* Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
* Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
* An understanding of personal responsibility for cross-company cooperation within both ITN and ITV
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience. and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.