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Specialist Producer, Digital

London

To work across Channel 4 News digital platforms, focusing on delivery of high impact and news-making video journalism on our podcasts and vodcasts. To produce high-quality video journalism for digital audiences and produce the content that can secure maximum impact for Channel 4 News' entire digital and television output on our own platforms/channel and others. This role will likely include shift work, weekend work and some UK travel.

We are proposing to do interviews week commencing Monday 13th April.

Key Responsibilities
* Work across Channel 4 News digital platforms - with a focus on our vodcasts/podcasts
* Produce original podcast episodes and coverage across a wide range of social media platforms
* To manage digital engagement with the audience via social media and create and produce interactive multi-platform formats
* To source and secure high quality guests, produce compelling episodes and secure millions of views for our content in the digital world
* Show distinctive judgement about vodcast and visualised podcasts - with confidence about what elements will resonate with an online audience and what will perform in the medium
* Be comfortable filming, editing and using studio set ups such as Riverside and teaching others
* Maintain the highest standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar
* Provide imaginative treatments for complex stories and ideas and present complex ideas simply and in a compelling manner
* 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
* Work on the output, news-desk or other programme teams if required following training
* Occasionally work in the field, at home and abroad, during breaking news
* Occasional work with independent reporters or companies

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
* An exceptional video journalist and digital native who works to the highest editorial standards
* A proven track record of producing high-impact visual stories across a variety of media, including vodcasts or podcasts
* A journalist with a number of years production experience dealing with the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail around often complex and controversial material
* Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere
* 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
* Ability to take a lead on substantial digital projects, such a new vodcast launches
* 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, especially with longer form or narrative-driven text and multi-media content
* 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 strict deadline in a time-pressured environment
* 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



Date Approved

01/04/26

Deadline For Applications

09/04/26

Job Title

Specialist Producer, Digital

Location

London

Remote Working Options

Fully Office/Studio Based

Salary/Rate

Negotiable

Contract Type

Permanent

Duration

Permanent, Full-Time

Industry

Online

Minimum Experience

Not Specified

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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