This role is a key part of the GMB programme making team. You will be multi-skilled producer with the ability to work on both newsgathering and story production. You'll have the ability to take control of stories from inception to transmission.

The role is primarily newsroom based, but will also incorporate some work in the field.

You will work both day and night shifts. The role may also be used for cover at Deputy Content Editor level.

Key Responsibilities
Taking ownership of programme items including packages, live reports and graphics
Able to find and book high quality guests on a range of stories
Writing detailed briefs for presenters and reporters
Script writing for intros, bulletins, headlines and trails
Setting up and producing on the day stories
Contributing and researching story ideas and planning stories for broadcast
Video editing elements of packages, underlays and headlines
Commissioning graphics from designers or creating them using templates
Researching and selecting archive
Sourcing and logging video and stills
On occasion acting as a field producer for both planned and breaking news stories
Make informed legal judgements
Knowledge of duty of care issues and capable of dealing sensitively with guests
Demonstrate an understanding of social media
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.

Key Requirements
Ability to build strong working relationships
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and manage a wide range tasks effectively
Excellent journalistic judgement and knowledge of news and current affairs
A good understanding of how to construct a TV news package
Ability to edit video to a high standard
A basic understanding of TV graphics and how to write them and work with a designer
An ability to write clear accurate news copy
A strong understanding of the GMB brand
A commitment to creating news and magazine coverage that reflects the diversity of Britain's communities
Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations, the ITN compliance manual and legal requirements and health and safety requirements
Able to work a mix of day and night shifts
Driving license desirable though not essential