On-Screen Journalist, UTV

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of news reporting in Northern Ireland. As a patch reporter, you'll have the unique opportunity to engage with your community, uncover exclusive stories, and create impactful journalism that resonates with local audiences. This role offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment while working on diverse platforms. If you're passionate about storytelling and eager to make a difference, this is your chance to shine in a vibrant newsroom that values creativity and commitment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in daily news gathering and creating engaging stories.
• Knowledge of media law and compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build community contacts and deliver main stories across multiple platforms.
• Generate innovative ideas and handle complex stories under pressure.

Skills

News Gathering Experience

Original Journalism

Storytelling Skills

Editorial Standards Knowledge

Community Engagement

Interviewing Skills

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Please note: This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. It’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous worldwide, and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

Joining us means entering a fun working environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. We are small enough for your impact to be felt and big enough to reach millions.

Develop your skills, change TV, and advance your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

UTV leads news in Northern Ireland, and our North West team is key to our success. Our journalist based at Ebrington Square was a finalist for Reporter of the Year at the RTS Awards. We attract large audiences with top-quality output and focus on nurturing colleagues.

The role

We seek a patch reporter for our North West operation, to build community contacts, deliver main stories, and uncover exclusive content. You will work across multiple platforms, writing online articles and adding value to our output.

You must generate innovative ideas, handle complex stories, and be willing to work out-of-hours when needed. The ideal candidate is passionate about the local area, understands what matters, and can create engaging content. Living in the patch is essential.

Self-shooting and editing skills are required, along with the ability to work under pressure and perform confidently live. Knowledge of media law, compliance, and safety is vital. You should be able to identify good contributors and conduct effective interviews. This role demands teamwork, proactivity, and commitment.

Applicants should send a CV, a written statement of their suitability, and a showreel. An AccessNI check is required. On-screen journalists must have their own transport, with expenses covered by ITV. The role involves long, unsociable hours and physical demands, including carrying equipment. A health check is required. Roster includes weekends, early, and late shifts.

Skills required (minimum):

• Live in the community.
• Proven daily news gathering experience.
• Ability to source and deliver original journalism.
• Understanding of local content relevance.
• Ability to create engaging stories from raw material.
• Knowledge of editorial standards, compliance, and safety.

Additional key criteria:

• Understanding of North West stories.
• Proactive in uncovering impactful journalism.
• Strong visual storytelling skills.
• Multiplatform content creation.
• Audience awareness.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge and application of legal and safety guidelines.
• Supportive team player.