Assistant Producer (2 x Perm and FTC)

ITN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a candidate for various editorial and logistical roles that involve coordinating news coverage, liaising between teams, and creating content for digital platforms. Applicants must have a journalism qualification or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Editing skills using Adobe Premiere or Avid are a plus. This position requires a proactive approach and a passion for news.

Qualifications

• Must possess relevant journalism qualification or have newsroom experience.
• Flexible worker with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the laws affecting journalists.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil editorial and logistical roles for ITV News on Newsdesk and Output teams.
• Key liaison point between newsdesk and on-the-road teams.
• Assist newseditors with interview bids and finding contributors.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Good understanding of technology

Good organisational skills

Flexible worker

Proactive problem solver

General knowledge of news and current affairs

Knowledge of ITV News agenda

Knowledge of Ofcom regulations

Awareness of Health and Safety requirements

Education

Relevant journalism qualification (BJTC, NCTJ or equivalent)

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Avid

Content management systems

Job description

Description

To fulfil a number of editorial and logistical roles for ITV News working on the Newsdesk and on Output teams. The role works on a roster pattern across different desks, early, late, weekend and overnight work will be required

Key Responsibilities

To fulfil a number of editorial and logistical roles for ITV News working on the Newsdesk and on Output teams. The role works on a roster pattern across different desks, early, late, weekend and overnight work will be required

• Work across the newsdesk, on output and digital platforms and out of the office
• Key liaison point between newsdesk and on-the-road teams
• To answer newsdesk phones, dealing with callers and prioritising information
• Coordinate the assignment of crews
• Assist the newseditors with interview bids and finding contributors
• Field produce when required including carrying out interviews
• Curating content for the news service on ITVX, clipping video from ITV News’ television bulletins and publishing directly to the news ‘rail’ on ITVX
• Editing video content using Adobe Premiere and Avid
• Publishing content to ITVX and to platforms using a content management system
• Create compelling thumbnails for news video,
• Researching and selecting archive
• Sourcing and logging picture and stills
• Ensure ITV News coverage reflects and showcases a diverse range of opinions, matters and communities and champions diversity

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

• You must possess either the relevant journalism qualification (BJTC, NCTJ or equivalent) or have relevant journalism / newsroom experience
• Excellent communicator, calm under pressure and a team player
• A good understanding of technology – ability to edit is a plus
• Good organisational skills coupled with the ability to multi-task under pressure, whilst retaining strong attention to detail
• Flexible worker with a positive, proactive approach to problem solving
• An excellent general knowledge of news and current affairs
• A genuine interest in, and knowledge of, the ITV News agenda
• Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the laws affecting journalists
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
• A full, clean UK driving licence is desirable