Deputy Content Editor, Itv News - London

Itn; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ITV News London is seeking a senior producer to lead the production of high-quality news content for TV and digital platforms. The role requires an experienced producer who can act up to a programme editor, coordinating a team across the London output and planning desk.

The successful candidate will craft stories, oversee bulletins, and ensure strong editorial judgment for both on-air and online delivery.

Qualificações

• Senior producer with track record of high-quality news content.
• Ability to programme edit a half-hour regional news programme.
• Willing to deputise for the programme editor.
• Experience with TV and online news output.

Responsabilidades

• Producing stories for ITV News London content - on TV and on the app.
• Producing, writing, cutting material for all ITV News London bulletins - lunchtime, evening and late bulletin.
• Programme editing a half-hour regional news programme – overseeing a team of producers, presenters and gallery staff.
• Take a senior and leading role among output producers.
• Researching and selecting archive.
• Conceiving, writing and executing graphics.
• Sourcing and logging picture and stills.
• Writing and editing – including digital articles and headlines, TV underlays and graphics.
• Working closely with reporters and programme editors to own stories.
• Selecting video and sound-bites for headlines, news-belts and packages.
• Demonstrate distinctive judgment about stories for ITV News London audience on TV and online.
• May be required to work across the ITV News London planning desk and could also act up to news edit.

Conhecimentos

Highly organised

Multi-tasking

News judgement

Attention to detail

Initiative / self-starter

Programme editing capability

Deputise for programme editor

Video content logistics

Diversity in content

Researcher with detail

Visual flair for graphics

Writing ability

Technical adaptability

Team player

Calm under pressure

ITN Compliance manual knowledge

Health and Safety awareness

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

To support the production of dynamic and innovative programmes of the highest editorial and technical quality. The role requires a producer of a senior level with track record of producing news content of the highest quality – while also demonstrating an ability to act up to a programme editor level. This role is based within the ITV News London team.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing stories for ITV News London content - on TV and on the app.
• Producing, writing, cutting material for all ITV News London bulletins - including lunchtime, evening and the late bulletin
• The ability to programme edit a half hour regional news programme – overseeing a team of producers, presenters and gallery staff
• Able to take a senior and leading role among output producers
• Researching and selecting archive
• Conceiving, writing and executing graphics
• Sourcing and logging picture and stills
• Writing and editing – including digital articles and headlines, TV underlays and graphics
• Working closely with reporters and programme editors to take ownership of stories
• Selecting video and sound-bites to be edited for headlines, news-belts and packages
• Demonstrate distinctive judgment about stories for an ITV news London audience on TV and online
• May be required to work across the ITV News London planning desk and could also act up to news edit

Key Requirements

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.

• Very well-organised with a high ability to multi-task
• Deep understanding of the capital and the ITV News London audience
• High quality attention to detail and accuracy in writing and editing
• High-quality news judgement, good initiative and a self-starter
• Level of seniority with an ability to programme edit a half hour news programme to a high standard
• Ability to deputise for programme editor - able to check leadins /astons / be the 'eyes and ears' for the programme editor
• A sound knowledge of the logistics of making video content and how to plan a story
• A commitment to and understanding of the importance of diversity in our content
• Excellent researcher with good attention to detail
• Visual flair for spotting pictures and producing graphics
• Excellent writing ability
• Technical adaptability and flexibility
• A strong team player
• Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible in both task and role
• Sound knowledge of the ITN Compliance manual
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements