Multimedia Producer
London
This role will work across ITV News digital platforms to drive political coverage. The Multimedia Producer will create high quality written, video and visual content primarily for the Westminster bureau, and will report into the Political News Editor. Content could come from original sources (including in house and self-shot video), live digital broadcasting, ITV political specialists, agency or be made up of user-generated content. This role contains shift work, including occasional weekends, and you could work part of the general multimedia team out of Grays Inn Road, especially during recess.
Responsibilities
To ensure that all the relevant content on the biggest stories is published quickly and accurately, on site and on social media
To work with the news editor to create original and insightful content that adds genuine value to a news story
To secure maximum impact for ITV News' television material online - selling it as effectively as possible - and packaging material with digital platforms in mind
To find ways of telling the story of Westminster for a non-TV audience
To write politics stories, publishing blogs from political correspondents and take on some web duties as well, including owning political output on the ITV News website
Train all political bureau staff the how to publish content digitally
Write and edit news stories and blogs for the website using the Content Management System
Write punchy and original headlines for social media, SEO and the website
Clip and edit television and agency material with social platforms in mind - securing views for our content in the digital world
Produce some original stories, interviews and coverage across a wide range of social media platforms and the website
Make engaging thumbnails and share cards for videos and written stories
Provide imaginative treatments for complex stories and present complex ideas simply and in a compelling manner
Ensure stories are accurate and comply with the law and relevant regulations
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Qualifications
To have a strong understanding of and a passion for British politics
Show distinctive judgement about digital storytelling - with confidence about what elements will resonate with an online audience and what will perform in the medium
Generate ideas for stories and multimedia coverage
Show proficiency in both AVID Newscutter, plus other media technology to produce high quality videos from across ITV News and regional news
Maintain the highest standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar