Regional News Producer & Journalist

Deaf Unity; Whiteley; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV Meridian is seeking an experienced Production Journalist to join our broadcast and digital news team in Whiteley. The role focuses on producing high quality, compliant bulletins and developing engaging stories for TV and online, with strong editorial judgement.

You will manage research, planning and newsgathering, while maintaining notes with contacts and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to research and develop original ideas for TV and online.
• Excellent writing and storytelling across TV and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality bulletins across breakfast, lunch, late and weekends in a live gallery.
• Write stories and scripts that are accurate, compliant and engaging.
• Edit pictures using the available editing software.
• Create graphics for bulletins and packages using the template system.
• Curate ITV’s Digital offering on website or ITVX as required.
• Support news desk with research, planning and newsgathering.

Skills

NCTJ knowledge

News gathering

Digital storytelling

Editorial judgement

Strong writing for TV/digital

Education

NCTJ/BJTC qualification

Job description

ITV Meridian is seeking an experienced Production Journalist to join our broadcast and digital news team in Whiteley. The role focuses on producing high quality, compliant bulletins and developing engaging stories for TV and online, with strong editorial judgement.

You will manage research, planning and newsgathering, while maintaining notes with contacts and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.