OnScreen Journalist

ITV; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional news organization is looking for an On-Screen Journalist to join their team in Cambridgeshire. This role requires a proven track record in delivering impactful journalism across various platforms. Suitable candidates will possess excellent storytelling abilities and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £29,034 - £57,964 and is office-based with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality journalism on television and online.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast regulation and law.
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Generate original and creative story ideas for on-air and online output.
• Research and develop story ideas thoroughly for various platforms.
• Maintain a wide range of relevant contacts to source contributors.

Skills

Original storytelling

Digital media proficiency

Live reporting

Self-shooting

Education

Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent

Tools

Editing software

Cameras

Job description

Overview

The Role

On-Screen Journalist

ITV News Anglia

Permanent

Office location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire (This is an office-based role but some work can be done from home)

Hiring range: £29,034 - £57,964

Please note: This range is for candidate suitability assessment and does not represent a longer term salary commitment.

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Role details

We have a fantastic opportunity for an On-Screen Journalist to join our Anglia news team based at our newsroom in Cambridgeshire. This is a high-profile, on-screen role for someone with a proven track record of delivering striking, high-quality, distinctive journalism on television, on ITVX and online.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in journalism, combining agenda-setting exclusives and investigative work with pure storytelling ability, and a sound knowledge of broadcast regulation and the law. You will use your journalistic skills to ensure your reports are informative, factually accurate, fair and balanced.

We are a multi-platform operation, so you will be enthusiastic about developing an online presence and have proven experience using digital media to extend the reach of your journalism. You will know how to tell stories creatively to reach new audiences online and adapt your approach for different platforms.

As an established self-starter, you will immerse yourself in the community, ensure our newsgathering reflects the different communities that make up our audience, and develop contacts to deliver agenda-setting coverage across the region.

This is a busy news patch requiring self-discipline and an excellent work ethic to work remotely. You must be a self-starter who regularly contributes original ideas and is keen to break stories first. Strong communication and team-working skills are essential; experience of self-shooting, laptop editing and live reporting is desirable. You will develop camera and editing skills to complement our newsgathering and storytelling.

Please note: On-Screen Journalists are required to provide their own means of transport to and from location. The vehicle must be insured, taxed and maintained. You may claim associated mileage expenses in line with HMRC regulations.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about telling strong human-interest stories and can ensure outputs on air and online continue to offer a distinctive news service.

Interviews for this role will be held on Thursday 25 September.

Responsibilities

• To consistently generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on-screen and online
• To research and develop story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on-air and online output on our website, streaming and social channels
• To make, maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts
• To be proactive about diversity, equity & inclusion, ensuring the output reflects news stories and issues across the audience spectrum
• To source interesting contributors from all parts of the community who will bring the story to life
• To tell the story through engaging and authoritative presentation, either through a live broadcast, as part of a news package, or through digital platforms
• On screen, to use picture, natural sound and soundbites to give the story maximum impact
• To self-shoot items (where appropriate to the story and conditions) to a high standard
• To edit packages in a confident, creative and efficient manner, using production tools to deliver the most interesting item
• To curate and contribute creatively to ITV's digital offering on the website, ITVX and social channels as required
• To create accurate graphics for bulletins and packages illustrating stories using the template-based graphic system
• To write scripts that are accurate, concise and engaging
• To meet all online and on-air deadlines, react quickly to breaking stories, and liaise with the news desk
• To provide copyright clearance details and basic media management
• To exercise excellent editorial judgement and adhere to ITV's Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust and OFCOM guidelines

Skills and qualifications

Minimum criteria

• Your showreel should demonstrate: original, exclusive or investigative work across multiple platforms with impact
• Professional appearance, clear speech, and ability to deliver scripts or conduct interviews with authority and ease
• Proven technical ability (self-shooting, editing, live reporting and digital) to maximize story impact
• Confident and clear communication, with ability to source contributors and put them at ease

Additional qualifications

• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of media law, compliance, Ofcom Code, and editorial judgement
• Ability to generate, research and develop original ideas with creative storytelling for on-air and online
• Strong writing skills (accurate spelling and grammar)
• Strong knowledge of the patch, its culture and audience, with understanding of Diversity and Inclusion in output

Other important criteria

• Ability to meet deadlines; organized, efficient, and able to work under pressure
• Ability to build a strong network of contacts and identify story opportunities
• Self-motivated, quick-thinking with decisive decision-making
• Excellent news judgment and knowledge of national and regional news
• Willingness to edit or self-shoot and adapt to new technology and workflows
• Commitment to representing underrepresented groups from across the region
• Knowledge of digital platforms and using social media for promotion and newsgathering
• Calm and resilient in a busy environment
• Experience working in a team and ensuring inclusive collaboration
• Attention to detail; commitment to DEI and Health & Safety policies

The rostered hours will include some weekend and Bank Holiday work. Some long and unsociable hours may be required at short notice. This role may involve transporting camera equipment; lighter kits are available on request.

Some team members may travel to district offices or work in other news operations, attend relevant forums and meetings off site as part of the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are central to Anglia. ITV is for Everyone and we encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour.

Newsrooms are busy and pressurised environments involving live production and quick decision-making. We test candidate abilities at interview and will consider reasonable adjustments during the process.

Contact: [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 17th September

Interview date: Thursday 25th September

Notice period: 2 months (includes any new contracts/secondments)

DBS: This role is subject to satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service