Journalist

ITV; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional broadcasting corporation is seeking a Trainee Digital Journalist to create engaging Welsh language content for social media and news platforms. The role includes a 12-month training program focusing on journalism skills and representation of under-represented voices in Wales. Ideal candidates are fluent in Welsh, have a passion for news, and are eager to innovate in digital storytelling.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in news and current affairs.
• Strong communication and language skills.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Create news and current affairs content for various digital platforms.
• Write Welsh language news articles for S4C’s news service.
• Research and create original journalism content.

Skills

Fluency in Welsh language (both spoken and written)

Journalistic instinct

Creative thinker

Great understanding of digital platforms and strategies

A passion to increase representation and improve accessibility of Welsh language news content for young audiences

Job description

Overview

Trainee Digital Journalist (Welsh Language Programmes)

ITV Cymru Wales

12 month FTC

Office location: Cardiff

External Advert: £24,898 - £29,034

Hiring range:

For more information please email [e-mail]

The role

Are you a lover of all things social media?

Enjoy talking to new people, getting to know their stories?

Like the sound of working somewhere where each day is different?

If you’ve said yes to any of the above - this job might be just for you.

ITV Cymru Wales, in partnership with S4C are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to develop their career in the world of Journalism, creating content in the Welsh language.

The 12-month training plan will enable you to create news and current affairs content on Instagram, TikTok Hansh Dim Sbin and for S4C's digital news service.

Your day to day will involve reacting to stories that are happening in the news creating content for social media platforms in a fun and engaging way - with a keen focus of putting a young twist on them. You will also be writing Welsh language news articles for S4C’s news service and producing digital video content for the service. Additionally, you’ll be able to research and create your own original journalism content on topics ranging from celebrity culture, to social justice stories.

You will have a keen interest in news and current affairs and an excellent understanding of a variety of social media platforms and how they can be utilised but also have the drive and passion to find a variety of new voices and stories from the corners of Wales that are sometimes under-represented.

Please submit a 2 minute video answering the following two questions: Full name, where you’re from and your preferred pronouns. I’m interested in being the next trainee journalist because……. What topics are you passionate about and how would they work for digital audiences?

Please note, your presentation skills are not being assessed, only the content of your answer. If you would prefer to, you may submit the answer in writing. You can record your clip by using a mobile or equivalent device, upload the footage to Youtube (further guide here Youtube) or similar (which will generate a link to submit - you will need to create a Youtube account). Remember to label the clip clearly with your name.

Skills you’ll need

• Fluency in Welsh language (both spoken and written)
• Journalistic instinct
• Creative thinker
• Great understanding of digital platforms and strategies
• A passion to increase representation and improve accessibility of Welsh language news content for young audiences

Other things we’re looking for

• Keen interest in news and current affairs
• Strong communication and language skills
• Team player

ITV is for Everyone and we want to ensure that ITV Cymru Wales reflects our audience both on screen and in our teams. We encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to help us achieve our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals.

Newsrooms are busy and pressurised environments, involving live news production, which often requires colleagues to make quick decisions under pressure. We also need people who are able to use their initiative.

We need to test these abilities at the interview stage to understand how candidates will react when operating in a pressurised environment. This is a fundamental requirement of the role. We will always consider any request for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process, for example sharing key themes when that is requested in connection with a neurodivergent condition, whilst still ensuring that we are able to test a candidate's ability to operate in the specific environment of a newsroom.

At ITV, we appreciate the use of technology for research during the application process. We understand that AI tools, including ChatGPT, can be valuable resources. However, we value authenticity and expect applicants to showcase their own thoughts and experiences.

Applications that appear to be directly copied from AI-generated content may be subject to rejection. We believe in a fair and authentic assessment process, and your individuality is key to standing out in our selection.

Closing date: Midnight 22/09/25

Please note the notice period for this role is 2 months (this will include any new contracts/ secondments)