On-Screen Journalist - Flexible, Impactful Reporting

ITV Consumer Limited 2024; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an On-Screen Journalist to join its Anglia news team in Essex. The role involves generating original news content and engaging storytelling to reflect the diversity of the region. Candidates must have strong editorial judgement, creativity, and a proven ability to build contacts in the community. This position includes flexible working options, generous holidays, and opportunities to contribute to a dynamic newsroom environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of media law & compliance, the Ofcom Code.
• Excellent editorial judgement aligned with ITV News aspirations.
• Creative approach to storytelling for on-air and online.
• Ability to build a strong network of contacts.

Responsibilities

• Generate original and creative ideas for news content.
• Research and develop story ideas for on-air and online.
• Edit packages confidently and creatively.
• Meet deadlines and react quickly to breaking stories.
• Travel to various locations for news coverage.

Skills

Storytelling

Creative writing

Editorial judgement

Media law knowledge

Networking

Diversity and Inclusion awareness

Calm under pressure

Education

NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent

Job description

A leading media company is seeking an On-Screen Journalist to join its Anglia news team in Essex. The role involves generating original news content and engaging storytelling to reflect the diversity of the region. Candidates must have strong editorial judgement, creativity, and a proven ability to build contacts in the community. This position includes flexible working options, generous holidays, and opportunities to contribute to a dynamic newsroom environment.