Managing Editor - News & Archive, ITN Productions (12 Month FTC Maternity Cover)

Overview
The ITNP News team needs a talented all-rounder to join the team for 2020.

The successful candidate will have editorial, managerial and commercial experience and robust ideas about business development.

The role combines supporting the team to deliver high quality news content to existing clients, and growing revenue through new distribution deals.

A comprehensive overview of the broadcast and digital news market is essential.

Responsibilities
* Building a pipeline for sales of digital products
* Account management of digital clients and development of the product
* Oversight of staff recruitment
* Planning for major news events and obituaries
* Project management of new ventures / partnerships
* Brand partnerships, in particular around the Royal Fashion Channel

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.

Qualifications
Key skills:
* Strong news judgement and a track record of working in a national newsroom
* Experience running a P&L and costing up new projects
* Line management experience
* Understanding of the revenue models of digital distribution
* Ability to identify new B2B commercial opportunities in the video news industry
* Capable of pitching engaging, intelligent proposals to C-suite executives
* Account management and client liaison skills

Key attributes:
* A great overview of the market for digital video
* Results driven with experience of delivering against revenue targets
* A motivated self-starter with a natural entrepreneurial flair.
* The desire to join a high-profile and critically acclaimed media brand

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience. and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.