Dynamic News Producer TV & Digital Journalist

ITV plc; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV Meridian is seeking an experienced Production Journalist to join our Whiteley-based newsroom. You will produce high-quality bulletins for TV and online, craft engaging stories, and manage live broadcasts with precision and editorial judgement.

You will contribute to digital content, edit visuals, and build strong contacts while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A strong grounding in media law and Ofcom guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance.
• Evidence of researching and developing original ideas.
• Evidence of taking a creative approach to storytelling for on-air and online.
• Knowledge of digital platforms and how to tap into new audiences online.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan multiple stories.
• Strong writing skills for TV and digital (accurate spelling and grammar).
• Excellent news judgement with knowledge of national and regional news.
• Strong knowledge of the patch, its culture and audience engagement.
• Proven track record of producing excellent content to deadline under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality and compliant bulletins across all outputs (live gallery, scripts, timings).
• Write stories and scripts that are accurate, compliant and engaging.
• Edit pictures using the provided editing software.
• Create accurate graphics for bulletins and packages using the template system.
• Curate ITV’s Digital offering on the website or ITVX as required.
• Assist the news desk with research, planning and newsgathering.
• Generate original ideas contributing to the day’s news agenda, on-air and online.
• Research ideas thoroughly for on-air and online output.
• Build and nurture a wide range of contacts.
• Meet all online and on-air deadlines, reacting to breaking stories.

Education

NCTJ/BJTC qualification

Job description

ITV Meridian is seeking an experienced Production Journalist to join our Whiteley-based newsroom. You will produce high-quality bulletins for TV and online, craft engaging stories, and manage live broadcasts with precision and editorial judgement.

You will contribute to digital content, edit visuals, and build strong contacts while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A strong grounding in media law and Ofcom guidelines is essential.