Overview

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.

To cover stories in the midlands and north for ITV News, reporting across all ITV platforms and drive distinctive coverage from the region.

Responsibilities:

Producing well researched, filmed and structured packages and lives for ITV News programmes
Identify and drive original journalism
Providing written and video content for ITV News digital platforms
Work with our Midlands and Northern bureaux to identify stories and work across the two regions on stories as required by the newsdesk
Work with the Midlands and Northern Bureaux to create an effective diary of upcoming stories in the patch and alongside the bureaux work with the Planning Desk to ensure stories are well planned
Newsgather material where appropriate for other reporters and correspondents' packages
Work closely with ITV Regional newsrooms and maintaining good day to day relationships with journalists and management
Build and maintain key contacts with establishments and individuals in the region
Be prepared to regularly work elsewhere in the UK as stories demand
Manage health and safety in the field
Be aware of financial implications of day to day news coverage

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of the ITV news agenda and the requirements of all ITV news platforms
High quality news judgement, initiative and self-motivation
Able to write concisely with clarity and to make creative television packages
Experience of reporting on location, producing packages and lives to deadlines and specific durations
Strong broadcast voice
Good interpersonal skills
Strong team player
Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible in task and role
Good knowledge of relevant technology and willingness to embrace and exploit new innovations
Ability to edit picture on occasion where required, or willingness to learn
Experience of using social media for newsgathering and broadcasting
Firm knowledge of media law and its implications for broadcast
Knowledge and understanding of OneITV
Work independently, with initiative
Work in accordance with ITN guidelines and policy on health & safety and compliance