ITV News is looking for a producer to lead their Scotland coverage on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

The Scotland Producer will be based in Scotland and will work closely with the newsgathering team to produce all aspects of coverage across Scotland. The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of Scotland, experience of covering big stories, a passion for covering breaking news and a hunger to drive exclusive journalism. The job requires someone who works well as part of a team, enjoys working on the road and can cover a broad range of stories.

Key Responsibilities
To work on producing distinctive and high quality news packages
Drive and shape Scotland coverage for ITV News programmes and digital platforms - researching and producing from initial idea through to broadcast
Oversee planning of all aspects of coverage in Scotland
Pursue stories and angles to produce exclusive content for ITV News platforms
To drive and champion stories about Scotland on a daily basis, spotting stories and trends whilst delivering exclusive and distinctive content
To work closely with the Scotland correspondent and reporter to break exclusive lines and produce creative content across all ITV News Programmes, online and social media
Work on location to find the best angles/elements for ITV News coverage
To write scripts and produce graphics when required
To ensure location material is delivered safely and in good time for transmission
To run an efficient forward planning diary and work closely with the News Editor for Nations and Regions, Head of Home News and Home Planning team to best deliver all content
Research stories for the best elements, lines, and angles
Commission interviews and picture sequences
Research, select, and edit archive material
Ensure that all work is within the various legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to all news
To work with other reporters in other parts of the UK and abroad when required

Key Requirements
Good knowledge of Scottish politics and social affairs is essential
Track record of coming up with original story ideas and delivering them to air
Experience of building and working contacts
Knowledge of RPA and media law are a basic requirement
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Good understanding of the ITV News agenda and its audience on TV and online
A proven ability to use social and digital media to drive stories and content
High level of technical ability in editing and production of Graphics
Sound research skills
Confidence to travel at short notice, and operate unsupervised away from base
Concise writing style with flair, accuracy, and focus
Rich pool of ideas for stories, angles, and treatments
Good communicator and team player, with a positive attitude
Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and ITN compliance
Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
A solid understanding of television production and newsgathering techniques
Tenacity, attention to detail, organisation, enthusiasm and energy