Production Journalist
ITV Cymru Wales – 3 roles available: 2 x 6‑month FTC | Full‑time, 1 x 5‑month FTC | Full‑time. Office location: Cardiff (office based, not suitable for hybrid working).
Hiring range: £30,195 – £41,285.
Hours & Working Pattern
The rostered hours include weekend, early and late shifts and Bank Holidays. Late shifts typically finish at 23:00 and early shifts start at 05:00. You may be required to work long and unsociable hours at short notice. Provide your own means of transportation to the main workplace.
The team
Our ITV News teams deliver high quality, trustworthy journalism to millions of people on television and online. We operate from 11 main news production centres across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands, and produce current affairs & factual programming at ITV Cymru Wales.
The role
We are looking for an experienced, multi‑skilled Production Journalist to join our broadcast and digital news team. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, thrive under pressure, bring ideas to air and meet frequent tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce high quality and compliant bulletins across all output (breakfast, lunch, late and weekends), operating effectively in a live gallery, making decisions under pressure and giving clear instructions to presenters.
* Write stories and scripts that are accurate, compliant and engaging.
* Proficiently edit pictures using provided editing software.
* Create accurate graphics for bulletins, programmes and packages using the template‑based graphic system.
* Curate ITV’s Digital offering on the website or ITVX as required.
* Assist the news desk or planning team with research, planning and newsgathering.
* Generate original and creative ideas, contributing to both on‑air and online news agendas.
* Research story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on‑air and online output.
* Maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts.
* Meet all online and on‑air deadlines throughout the day, reacting quickly to breaking stories and regularly liaising with the news desk.
* Exercise excellent editorial judgement, maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust and OFCOM guidelines.
* Be proactive about diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring the output reflects a broad spectrum of stories.
* Perform all roles consistently, regardless of weekend, early or late working.
Skills and Qualifications (minimum)
* Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
* Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance.
* Evidence of researching and developing original ideas.
* Evidence of a creative approach to storytelling, treatments and production for both on‑air and online.
* Knowledge and understanding of digital platforms and how to tap into new audiences online.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan multiple stories while prioritising tasks.
* Strong writing skills for TV and digital (accurate spelling and grammar essential).
* Excellent news judgement with comprehensive knowledge of national and regional news.
* A strong knowledge of the patch and its cultural heritage and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences.
* A proven track record of producing excellent content to deadline and under pressure.
Other Criteria
* Confident and clear communication skills, sourcing contributors and putting them at ease.
* Ability to work well in a team environment.
* Initiative, self‑motivation and quick‑thinking.
* Calmness and resilience in a busy work environment.
* Willingness and aptitude to learn other skills and share them for the benefit of the whole team.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Strong, decisive decision‑making under pressure.
* Bring in stories from under‑represented people across the region.
* Positive attitude to work.
* Resilience and ability to thrive in a constantly changing news agenda.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Social media/digital awareness.
* Enthusiasm and willingness to embrace further changes in technology and workflow.
* Ability to use the full range of digital newsroom technology.
* Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We encourage applications from Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people and people of colour. ITV Cymru Wales is for everyone.
Legal & Disclosure
This role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and the need for reasonable adjustments will be considered during the interview process.
Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026.
Interview dates: Monday 18th May & Tuesday 19th May 2026.
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