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To work across Channel 4 News digital platforms, producing high impact content - focused on longer form video. To produce high-quality visual journalism, such as 'explainers' for YouTube, using Adobe Premiere and After Effects. To secure maximum impact for Channel 4 News' digital and television material online. This role may include shift work and weekend work, and travel.
Responsibilities

Work across Channel 4 News digital platforms - with a focus on longer form content that engages our key demographic
Produce original stories, interviews and coverage across a wide range of social media platforms and the website
Produce long form explainer videos using Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects
To manage digital engagement with the audience via social media and create and produce interactive multi-platform formats
Script and edit television and agency material with social platforms in mind - securing millions of views for our content
in the digital world
To bring in distinctive, exclusive stories that meet the high editorial standards of Channel 4 News, pitched at a digital first audience
To produce, shoot and edit long form mini-documentaries to work across all social platforms and TV
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
Write and edit news stories and blogs for the website using the Content Management System
Maintain the highest standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar
Produce innovative and creative videos - including potentially FactCheck and other formats
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
Use AVID to ingest material in the field and in the newsroom
Ensure stories are accurate and comply with the law and relevant regulations
Work in accordance with ITN guidelines on health and safety in the office and in the field
Occasionally work on the output, news-desk or other teams if required following training
Occasionally work in the field, at home and abroad, during breaking news
Occasional work with independent reporters or companies
Deal professionally with members of the public and guests

This Position Description identifies the main requirements of the job. 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

A digital native who works to the highest editorial standards
Proven track record in producing stories across a variety of media
An experienced journalist, producer or motion graphics designer with experience dealing with the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail around often complex and controversial material
A knowledge of Adobe After Effects is desirable
Expert understanding and knowledge of social media and experience working across a wide variety of platforms
Strong team-working skills
Strong digital news judgement - with a knowledge of what will play well on social and how to draw users to our website
Ability to innovate in formats on TV and digital media
Experience of writing for and posting online content via a Content Management System
Knowledge and experience of news and current affairs
High quality news judgement, editorial creativity and imagination
Ability to work autonomously and under own initiative
Flair for expressing stories visually and an excellent writing ability
Technical adaptability and flexibility
Highly developed understanding of complex legal situations and understanding of ITN Legal Compliance procedures
Understanding of Channel 4 News agenda
Good interpersonal skills, team player with personal authority and the ability to manage a group of people
Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible in task and role
Ability to work to a deadline
Play an authoritative role in team editorial meetings presenting ideas in a persuasive manner
Act with responsibility and common sense in the field and office, in compliance with ITN's Health and Safety Policies