Deputy Content Editor

To support the production of dynamic and innovative content of the highest editorial and technical quality. This role will primarily work on all ITV News programs, platforms and in newsgathering, supporting Content Editors in delivering ITV News’ daily coverage.

This role requires a journalist with sound news judgement and the ability to motivate teams in a creative and disciplined manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Support content editors in making key editorial judgements to provide an appropriate mix of stories for ITV News
When in newsgathering to work on planning stories for future coverage, and on occasion to work in the field on planned or breaking news.
When working on programmes to take responsibility for packages and lives
When working on ITVX to lead on explainers, belts and other distinctive content
When working on digital to play a key role in commissioning, creating and curating content
Making decisions on news values, legal issues, taste and decency
To on occasion act up to the role of content editor and act as a leader in an operational team
Ensure our content reflects the diversity of our audience
Ensure there is close co-operation, understanding and creative cross-promotion of all ITV platforms

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:

A creative and dynamic leader with superb organisational skills
A cool and calm operator with a positive “can do” approach
A good communicaton with a strong ability to solve problems
Excellent editorial judgement in line with the ITV News agenda
A good understanding of key political, health, business, economic and international news together with a feel for human interest stories
A strong writer, with experience of writing for bulletins and digital platforms
Experience of digital publishing and social posting, with an understanding on how best to present a story for digital platforms, is desired
Scrupulous attention to detail when checking content for accuracy and style
An eye for identifying the best use of picture and graphics
Experience of outputting content from the gallery
Experience of working across multiple platforms
An excellent knowledge and understanding of the importance of diverse contributors in news coverage
Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the ITN compliance manual
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
An understanding of personal responsibility for cross-company cooperation within both ITN and ITV