Bristol Multiplatform News Producer

ITV Careers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV News West Country in Bristol is looking for an experienced Production Journalist to join our multi-platform news team on a 6-month contract. You will produce bulletins for television and manage our online presence across ITVX, the website and social media.

You will generate story ideas, work to tight deadlines and deliver creative reporting with strong editorial judgement. You will be based in Bristol and collaborate with colleagues to reach diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance.
• Ability to generate and develop original ideas and take a creative approach to storytelling.
• Knowledge of digital platforms and how to reach online audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills to plan multiple stories and tasks.
• Strong writing skills for TV and digital.
• Excellent news judgement.
• Strong knowledge of the West Country and audiences across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce bulletins during Good Morning Britain, late and weekend slots.
• Curate ITV West Country's website and plan content.
• Develop original stories and tell them across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure editorial judgement and social media coverage.

Skills

NCTJ/BJTC

Ofcom knowledge

Original ideas

Digital platforms

Organisational skills

TV/digital writing

News judgment

West Country knowledge

Job description

ITV News West Country in Bristol is looking for an experienced Production Journalist to join our multi-platform news team on a 6-month contract. You will produce bulletins for television and manage our online presence across ITVX, the website and social media.

You will generate story ideas, work to tight deadlines and deliver creative reporting with strong editorial judgement. You will be based in Bristol and collaborate with colleagues to reach diverse audiences.