Freelance Breaking News Reporter (Digital & TV)

ITN

Greater London

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 65,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

ITN is seeking Freelance General Reporters to join ITV News, to cover breaking news for television and online platforms. A passion for journalism, the ability to work in fast-paced environments, and a hunger to source exclusive stories are essential. Please include a recent showreel with your application.

We welcome flexible working, part-time roles and job shares across ITN, with an emphasis on accurate, engaging reporting for multiple platforms.

Qualifications

Confident and versatile news reporter with strong broadcasting skills.
Ability to self-edit packages and other video content quickly and to a high standard.
Proven knowledge of production and newsgathering.
Understanding of graphics and Ofcom guidelines.

Responsibilities

Able to make well-crafted packages and deliver informative lives for ITV News programmes, ITVX and digital platforms.
Self edit packages and other video content to a high standard under time pressure, using Adobe Premiere and Avid.
Present and voice bulletins, leadins and other content for ITV News on ITVX.
Contribute ideas to deliver fresh approaches to newsgathering.
Develop stories for online audiences as well as television viewers, bringing inventive ideas to our digital platforms.
Able to juggle competing demands and deliver accurate and concise lives and packages under pressure.
Responsible for managing a safe working environment when out in the field