OnScreen Journalist

ITV Consumer Limited 2024; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an experienced On-Screen Journalist to join its team in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality journalism across various platforms including television and online. Responsibilities include generating creative news ideas, maintaining a diverse set of contacts, and presenting engaging stories. Interested applicants should have strong writing skills and technical abilities in self-shooting and editing. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Well-being and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Ability to dress professionally, speak clearly, and deliver scripted content.
• Experience with social media to extend reach of journalism.
• Knowledge of Wales and its distinct features.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative ideas for the news agenda.
• Research and develop story ideas for on-air and online.
• Tell the story through engaging presentation.

Skills

Creative writing

Technical ability (self-shooting, editing)

News judgement

Communication skills

Network of contacts

Initiative and decision-making

Education

Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience

Strong knowledge of media law & compliance

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an On‑Screen Journalist to join our Wales news team based at our newsroom and studio in Cardiff. This high‑profile, on‑screen role is for someone with a proven track record of delivering striking, high‑quality, distinctive journalism on television, on ITVX and online. Applicants from the wider South Wales valleys region are also considered and a discussion about a home base may be possible. Wales is a richly diverse nation and we are looking for a person who will help ensure our coverage is representative of the people and backgrounds of all those who live here.

Responsibilities

• Generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on‑screen and online.
• Research and develop story ideas thoroughly for on‑air and online output.
• Maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts.
• Be proactive about diversity, equity & inclusion, ensuring output reflects news stories and issues across the audience spectrum.
• Sourc e interesting contributors from all parts of the community.
• Tell the story through engaging and authoritative presentation, whether live, as part of a news package or across digital platforms.
• Self‑shoot items where appropriate to a high standard.
• Edit packages creatively and efficiently, making full use of production tools.
• Curate ITV’s digital offering across all platforms as required.
• Create accurate graphics for bulletins, programmes and packages using the template‑based graphic system.
• Write scripts that are accurate, concise and engaging.
• Meet all online and on‑air deadlines, reacting quickly to breaking stories and liaising with the news desk.
• Provide copyright clearance details and basic media management.
• Exercise excellent editorial judgement, maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust and OFCOM guidelines.
• Work long and unsociable hours at short notice and transport, carry and operate camera equipment as required.
• Travel to district offices or other news operations when required and attend relevant forums, development sessions and meetings off site.

Qualifications and Experience

• The ability to dress professionally, speak clearly and deliver the script or interview with an authoritative yet relaxed style.
• Proven technical ability (self‑shooting, editing, live reporting & digital).
• Strong and creative writing skills – accurate spelling and grammar essential.
• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
• A strong knowledge of media law & compliance, the Ofcom Code and excellent editorial judgement.
• Excellent news judgement aligned with ITV News aspirations and comprehensive knowledge of Welsh and UK news agendas.
• Experience of working independently while maintaining a professional, organised and calm approach under pressure.
• Strong network of contacts and the ability to think laterally about where stories are developing.
• Initiative, self‑motivation, quick‑thinking and decisive decision making skills.
• Understanding of DE&I and Health & Safety policies.
• Knowledge of Wales, its distinct features and the 2026 context.
• Experience with social media and online platforms to extend reach of journalism.
• Willingness to embrace new technology and workflow, including self‑shooting and editing of lives.
• Ability to bring in stories from under‑represented people across the region.
• Prior experience or a strong interest in the Welsh Senedd elections and ability to plan multi‑platform coverage for 2026.

Additional Information

• Notice period of 2 months (includes any new contracts or secondments).
• Approved by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and have declared you are disabled, we guarantee you will progress to the next stage.
• We encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent people, People of Colour and candidates from working‑class backgrounds.
• Our interview dates are 13th and 14th January.
• On‑Screen Journalists are required to provide their own means of transport to and from location, which must be appropriately insured, taxed and maintained.
• Travel mileage expenses may be claimed in line with HMRC regulations.

Benefits

• Flexible working with a range of options.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Competitive pension contribution.
• Save as you earn – opportunity to buy ITV shares.
• Well‑being and volunteering days and a wide range of opportunities to support a balanced and healthy life.

Contact

If you require any support or personalisation during the application and selection process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About ITV News

Our ITV News teams deliver high‑quality, trustworthy and impartial journalism to millions of people on television and online. It’s a fast‑moving environment with a huge variety of roles and plenty of challenges. We operate from 11 main news production centres across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands. We also have a Political Unit based in Westminster and produce a range of current affairs & factual programming at ITV Wales, UTV and ITV Border.