Cardiff Broadcast Journalist - Fast-Paced Newsroom

ITV

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

ITV Cymru Wales is seeking an experienced Production Journalist for the Cardiff newsroom. The role involves producing live bulletins, writing scripts, editing footage, and developing online content for ITVX and the website.

You will work on broadcast and digital output, coordinating with the news desk to meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has NCTJ/BJTC qualifications, strong editorial judgement, and proven regional reporting experience.

Qualifications

Qualified journalist with experience in broadcast news production.
Knowledge of Ofcom rules, media law and compliance.
Ability to generate original ideas and tell engaging stories.
Experience editing for TV and online platforms.
Strong contacts list and reputational awareness in the region.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality bulletins across all outputs, in live galleries and under deadline pressure.
Write accurate, engaging stories and scripts for TV and online.
Edit pictures and create graphics for bulletins and packages.
Curate ITV’s digital content on the website/ITVX as required.
Support news desk with research, planning and newsgathering.
Generate ideas and maintain diverse contacts to source stories.