Working on the award winning and unique ITV News website, your role is to create content generated from the ITV newsroom and other sources, quickly turning video, text and images into compelling content across all of our digital platforms. The successful candidate will also understand the growing importance of native video and be able to create engaging video suited for distribution on social platforms.

KEY TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working under the direction of the Digital Output Editors and the Head of Digital, to source and create and manage content on the national ITV News website and social platforms.
- Use Avid video editing software to quickly edit and upload video, plus create native video with graphics for social platforms
- Sourcing and identifying stories and video using a variety of sources and tools, taking ownership of a developing story to ensure it is up-to-date and being told in the best way possible
- Live blogging breaking stories and curating news content from multiple sources.
- Liaise with ITV News' national correspondents and producers, as well as collaborate with ITV's regional newsrooms.
- Willingness to work shifts and unsocial hours

KEY ATTRIBUTES/QUALIFICATIONS:
- An excellent understanding of the national and international news agenda, and how to tell stories in a digitally native way
- At least three years' experience in a national newsroom, some of which should be in a digital environment
- First class story judgement with initiative to suggest coverage ideas and creative ways to cover stories
- Scrupulous attention to detail and fact-checking
- The ability to work at speed in a high-pressure environment, juggling multiple stories
- Technical adaptability and flexibility
- An understanding of digital audiences and how content is consumed differently om each digital platform
- An understanding of 24-hour breaking news
- Experience of working with content management systems and video editing software
- Excellent writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude, with the ability to deal with colleagues across newsgathering, TV and other areas.
- Knowledge of media law and Ofcom compliance regulations

This Job Description identifies the main requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
ITN is an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Closing date: 29th July 2016