ITV News is looking for a producer to lead their Scotland coverage on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.
The Scotland Producer will be based in Scotland and will work closely with the newsgathering team to produce all aspects of coverage across Scotland. The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of Scotland, experience of covering big stories, a passion for covering breaking news and a hunger to drive exclusive journalism. The job requires someone who works well as part of a team, enjoys working on the road and can cover a broad range of stories.
Key Responsibilities:
* To work on producing distinctive and high quality news packages
* Drive and shape Scotland coverage for ITV News programmes and digital platforms – researching and producing from initial idea through to broadcast
* Oversee planning of all aspects of coverage in Scotland
* Pursue stories and angles to produce exclusive content for ITV News platforms
* To drive and champion stories about Scotland on a daily basis, spotting stories and trends whilst delivering exclusive and distinctive content
* To work closely with the Scotland correspondent and reporter to break exclusive lines and produce creative content across all ITV News Programmes, online and social media
* Work on location to find the best angles/elements for ITV News coverage
* To write scripts and produce graphics when required
* To ensure location material is delivered safely and in good time for transmission
* To run an efficient forward planning diary and work closely with the News Editor for Nations and Regions, Head of Home News and Home Planning team to best deliver all content
* Research stories for the best elements, lines, and angles
* Commission interviews and picture sequences
* Research, select, and edit archive material
* Ensure that all work is within the various legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to all news
* To work with other reporters in other parts of the UK and abroad when required
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:
* Good knowledge of Scottish politics and social affairs is essential
* Track record of coming up with original story ideas and delivering them to air
* Experience of building and working contacts
* Knowledge of RPA and media law are a basic requirement
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Good understanding of the ITV News agenda and its audience on TV and online
* A proven ability to use social and digital media to drive stories and content
* High level of technical ability in editing and production of Graphics
* Sound research skills
* Confidence to travel at short notice, and operate unsupervised away from base
* Concise writing style with flair, accuracy, and focus
* Rich pool of ideas for stories, angles, and treatments
* Good communicator and team player, with a positive attitude
* Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and ITN compliance
* Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
* A solid understanding of television production and newsgathering techniques
* Tenacity, attention to detail, organisation, enthusiasm and energy
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 actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. 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.