We have an opportunity for broadcast journalists at Good Morning Britain to take on the role of Overnight News / Bulletin Editor (Maternity Cover). This job will put you right at the heart of the dynamic team who put together three hours of live television every morning; setting the agenda with informative, engaging content and reporting on the issues that matter.

The role

As News Editor you will be responsible for staying across the news agenda both at home and abroad, spotting great stories, booking guests and handling breaking news.

You will brief producers and deploy correspondents. You will work closely with our programme editors, senior news editor, bulletin editors and programme organisers, as well our colleagues at ITN and in the ITV regional newsrooms.

As Bulletin Editor you will craft our news bulletins each morning, choosing the most interesting and important stories for our viewers. You will work to maintain and enhance GMB's commitment to diverse coverage by finding new voices and championing underrepresented stories. You will help our reporters and correspondents write the very best scripts and be experienced in story selection. You will have the ability to communicate and give instructions effectively, make good judgement calls and work effectively as part of a team.


Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

Proven track-record as a News or Bulletin Editor
Sound editorial judgement and comprehensive understanding of Ofcom's Broadcasting Code as well as the law as it relates to broadcasters
An ability to work to tight and demanding deadlines under pressure
A thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in the UK, Europe and internationally
Experience of making judgements on matters of great editorial sensitivity and the ability to prioritise and interpret the key stories of the day
An ability to communicate effectively with reporters, correspondents and other members of the editorial and production teams
Confident and quick user of broadcast software, preferably iNews. Avid editing experience would be advantageous
Accurate writing to deadline is essential
Availability for various shift patterns (14 hour long shifts). *This is an overnight role working to a fixed roster pattern where half the shifts are News Editor and half the shifts are Bulletin Editor. It includes Sundays and bank holidays.


Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

Confidence deciding and shaping the day's news agenda - both home and foreign
Ability to commission and pursue stories
Brief and deploy reporters, correspondents, producers and crews
Script fresh and informative news bulletins crafting great VTs, links and graphics and making the best use of pictures
Make informed legal, health and safety judgements
Manage resources to ensure all stories are adequately covered
Take a lead role in encouraging talent and developing skills and experience of newer members of the team