Producer

We’re looking for a talented multimedia journalist to join the ITV News politics team, working in the heart of Westminster, on the biggest political stories. The successful candidate will work across both ITV News TV and digital platforms on rotation, producing the team of political correspondents, as well as driving political content online on behalf of ITV News. You will produce stories from commission to transmission, delivering the best news lines, elements and treatments. You will write stories and features, edit and publish video, and commission and publish content online from the team. This is a dynamic and varied role for a talented multi-platform journalist.

Key Responsibilities

Tell political stories across TV, digital and ITVX platforms
Work with the team of political correspondents including the Political Editor and Deputy Political Editor to produce packages of the highest quality
Produce stories from commission to transmission, delivering the best news lines, elements and treatments
Write and produce innovative and accurate graphics
Pitching and delivering coverage ideas in Westminster and beyond, reflecting communities across the nations and regions
Confident working in the field with knowledge of relevant technology
Managing competing demands on multiple stories with different deadlines
Basic editing of material for different platforms
News Edit when required
Demonstrate distinctive judgement about digital storytelling – with confidence about what elements will resonate with an online audience and what will perform on different platforms
Generate ideas for stories and multimedia coverage, as well as write punchy and original headlines for social media and the website
Ensure stories are accurate, comply with the law and relevant regulations, and work in accordance with ITN guidelines on health and safety in the office and in the field
As well as written articles, work on video and audio content, ensuring maximum impact for ITV News content across multiple platforms
Commission the political team to produce their own analysis and blogs, and publish these on behalf of colleagues

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

In-depth knowledge of the political news agenda
Good level of political contacts
Excellent research skills
Creative thinker with original ideas for stories and treatments across platforms and a track record of delivering exclusive journalism
Experience of owning a story from commission through to broadcast and publication
A proven ability to conduct news-making interviews
An understanding of news editing
Calm under pressure in all environments and capable of working to tight deadlines Proven ability to generate engaging written copy, written under pressure
Confidence working across all platforms, including audio
Confidence to travel at short notice and operate under pressure
An ability to break down complex policy announcements into relatable content for a mass audience
Experience of AVID Newscutter, Adobe Premiere, plus other media technology
Work to the highest standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar
Good knowledge of Ofcom guidelines and an understanding of legal and ethical issues journalism
Work in accordance with ITN Health and Safety and Compliance guidelines