Freelance General Reporter, ITV News

ITN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 65,000; Full time

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

Skills

Breaking news

Self-editing

Broadcast journalism

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Avid

Job description

ITN is one of the UK’s leading independent content production companies, trusted for over 70 years to tell the world’s most important stories. From BAFTA- and Emmy-winning journalism and impactful factual content to creative entertainment and branded storytelling, ITN brings truth and innovation to every platform. Making over 70 hours of live programmes a week and reaching 1 billion digital views a month, we are a content powerhouse that has an ambition to keep growing, with audiences across the UK and around the world.

Our people are at the heart of our success. With a reputation built on integrity and creativity, ITN continues to evolve with an ambitious growth strategy — investing in new technology, premium content, and future talent. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive and help shape the next chapter of ITN’s story.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer where everyone’s contribution matters. We’re committed to building a culture that reflects the audiences we serve — one where people feel included, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

How We Work

At ITN, how we work is as important as what we do. Our values describe what you can expect when you work here — and what ITN expects of you.

Ambition – We set bold goals, take ownership, and keep learning. We look for new opportunities and better ways to make an impact.

Courage – We speak up with honesty and respect, challenge ideas constructively, and value open, direct communication.

Team – We collaborate, celebrate others’ successes, and make sure every voice is heard. We put the team’s success first.

We also recognise the importance of balance and wellbeing, so we welcome flexible working, part-time roles and job shares across all areas of ITN.

The Role

ITV News is looking for Freelance General Reporters to work in one of the most dynamic newsrooms in the UK. We require reporters with a passion for covering breaking news, a good understanding and experience of working in television and a hunger to bring in exclusive stories. We are looking for someone who also enjoys working on online platforms and has innovative ideas for how to report stories in a fresh way for digital.

Please include a recent showreel with your application.

Key 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
• Possess the flexibility to cover breaking news, travel at short notice and enjoy a fast-paced newsroom
• Able to juggle competing demands and deliver accurate and concise lives and packages under pressure

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.

Key Requirements

• Confident and versatile news reporter with strong broadcasting skills
• Ability to self-edit packages and other video content quickly and to a high standard
• Strong knowledge of production and newsgathering
• Full understanding of legal and compliance issues including the ITN compliance manual
• Proven ability to react to breaking news as and when required
• Understanding of graphics
• A commitment to creating news coverage that reflects the diversity of Britain’s communities
• High-quality news judgement and the initiative to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to write concisely, with clarity and imagination for television and other platforms
• Calm under pressure in all environments, and able to adapt to a changing situation
• Capable of working to tight deadlines
• A creative and innovative approach to stories and newsgathering
• Responsible for managing a safe working environment when out in the field
• A knowledge of Ofcom guidelines

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application, or at any stage throughout the process, if this is something you want to explore.