Digital-First On-Screen Journalist

Deaf Unity; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV Cymru Wales, based in Cardiff, seeks an On-Screen Journalist with strong digital skills to join our Wales news team. The role is office-based with some home-working and requires self-shooting, editing, and live reporting across online and TV platforms.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, fact-checked reporting, develop contacts, and contribute to agenda-setting coverage across the nation. Knowledge of media law and OFCOM guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully-qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
• Strong journalism track record with breaking news mindset.
• Excellent storytelling with video formats and digital delivery.

Responsibilities

• Generate original ideas and contribute to the online and TV news agenda.
• Research and develop story ideas for online and TV output.
• Build and nurture a wide range of contacts across communities.
• Self-shoot and edit to a professional standard.
• Deliver accurate graphics and scripts for digital and broadcast.

Job description

ITV Cymru Wales, based in Cardiff, seeks an On-Screen Journalist with strong digital skills to join our Wales news team. The role is office-based with some home-working and requires self-shooting, editing, and live reporting across online and TV platforms.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, fact-checked reporting, develop contacts, and contribute to agenda-setting coverage across the nation. Knowledge of media law and OFCOM guidelines is essential.