Senior Planning Editor: News Strategy & Digital Lead

ITV Consumer Limited 2024; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Save as you earn - ITV shares

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Job summary

ITV News Central is seeking an experienced Content Editor to join the team as a strategic planner for TV and digital platforms, including the ITVX app. The role focuses on generating original story ideas and setting the news agenda for the East and West Midlands regions.

The successful candidate will lead a busy news diary, manage staff, and ensure high editorial standards while collaborating across on-air and online outputs and upholding compliance and DEI commitments.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience.
• Excellent editorial judgement and knowledge of media law & compliance.
• Proven track record of producing or planning content to deadline.

Responsibilities

• Plan content for all news output across TV, online and ITVX.
• Lead day-to-day newsgathering and coordinate coverage of breaking stories.
• Oversee high quality programme, bulletins or Opt production ensuring editorial standards.
• Curate and maintain ITV News Central's digital presence and online outputs.
• Provide line management and mentorship to newsroom staff.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Management skills

Deadline driven

Strong writing

Team leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Education

NCTJ or BJTC qualification

Tools

Wolftech

Newsroom technology

Job description

ITV News Central is seeking an experienced Content Editor to join the team as a strategic planner for TV and digital platforms, including the ITVX app. The role focuses on generating original story ideas and setting the news agenda for the East and West Midlands regions.

The successful candidate will lead a busy news diary, manage staff, and ensure high editorial standards while collaborating across on-air and online outputs and upholding compliance and DEI commitments.