On-Screen Journalist

We have a fantastic opportunity for an On-Screen Journalist to join our ITV News West Country team based at our newsroom in Plymouth. This is a high profile, on-screen role for someone with a proven track record of delivering striking, high-quality, distinctive journalism on television, online and on social media.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in journalism, with great story-telling ability as well as sound knowledge of broadcast regulation and the law. You'll want to serve our viewers in Plymouth and the wider South West by reporting on the topics that matter most to them, shining a light on injustice, celebrating local success and championing the people of this wonderful region. You will use your journalistic skills to ensure your reports are informative, creative, factually accurate, fair and balanced. Self-shooting, editing and digital skills are essential.

We are a multi-platform operation so you will be enthusiastic about developing an online presence through our website, social media and the ITV West Country regional rail on ITVX.

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 with the opportunity to find untold stories 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. We will expect you to develop your camera and editing skills to complement our newsgathering and story-telling.

Alongside your first-class communication and team-working skills, experience of self-shooting, laptop editing and live reporting is desirable. You will also have proven experience of using social media to extend the reach of your journalism.

To be considered for an interview, you will need to submit a covering letter, a CV and a showreel ideally no longer than 10 minutes in duration. Presenting experience is desirable but not essential.

· 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. ITV will cover mileage expenses in line with HMRC regulations.

· This is a demanding role requiring long and sometimes unsociable hours at short notice.

· This is a physically demanding role requiring individuals to transport, carry and operate a camera (and associated equipment) on a regular basis. A pre-employment health check is required.

· The rostered hours for this role will include weekend, early and late working.

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

• Proven track record of delivering impactful, original, high-quality & distinctive journalism on television and online.


• Proven track record of pitching and executing ideas for digital output, including long-form videos and social media posts.


• Proven technical ability (self shooting, editing, live reporting & digital) to give the story maximum impact as part of a package, live report, online article and social media posts.


• A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement.2


Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

• The ability to demonstrate resilience and determination with a willingness to learn new skills.


• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.


• A thorough understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output.


• A strong knowledge of the ITV News West Country region.
  
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• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone


• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more


• Annual bonus opportunity


• Competitive pension contribution


• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares


• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life