Assistant Producer, Newsroom — Editorial & Field Roles

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

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.