Producer - Podcasts

We’re looking for a brilliant podcast producer to work on our award-winning audio products. This role will work with the best of our talent from across the operation, producing high-quality audio content, namely production of our ‘What You Need To Know’ podcast as well as other existing brands. The role will help produce and support new and original podcast series as and when they are commissioned. The successful candidate will produce high-quality and high-impact audio journalism, working with the best of ITV News journalists and journalism.

Key Responsibilities

Recognise and work with the best of our content and talent to produce high-quality audio journalism reflecting the best of ITV News values and journalism
Leading on our hugely successful What You Need To Know brand to grow and evolve the product
To help grow and blend our ITV News audio products with video using new studio facilities
Pitching engaging issues and angles of ongoing stories to focus our audio content around
Working with the best journalists in our operation to set up and deliver our podcasts, working towards tight deadlines set against a dynamic news agenda
Oversee recording and editing of our podcasts and enhance their production values on the Adobe Premiere suite
Work with the wider ITV News digital platforms with a focus on building podcast reach and impact
Help develop the tone, style and production values of our existing podcasts as well as produce original content and series as and when the need arises
Show distinctive and expert judgement and innovation in audio storytelling – with confidence about what elements will resonate with an online audience
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
Write engaging and compelling leadins, questions and scripts where required, as well as overseeing written content based around our audio products on the website
Produce punchy and original sells for social media and ITV News programme trails to maximise audience interest around our podcasts
Provide imaginative audio treatments for complex stories and present complex ideas simply and in a compelling manner
To lead on audience research, and to take those learnings to help grow a bigger and more engaged audience across all our audio products
To work occasionally across other ITV News departments in a producer capacity as and when required

Key Requirements

A digital native who has experience of producing high quality audio content to the highest editorial standards
Track record in working on interview or news podcasts or similar formats under strict deadlines
Clear understanding of the ITV News agenda, our digital and audio products as well as our best journalists and journalism
Evidence of strong digital news judgement
Expertise in audio production (Audition preferred) and some knowledge of video production (Premiere Pro preferred)
Strong understanding and knowledge of social media, podcast discovery, and experience working across a wide variety of platforms
A depth of audio-recording skills is desirable
An ability to work under direction but also to demonstrate initiative and make unilateral decisions when required to do so
Understanding of complex legal situations and understanding of ITN Legal Compliance procedures
An ability to problem-solve and think laterally when faced with editorial, logistical and administrative challenges
Act with responsibility and common sense in the field and office, in compliance with ITN’s Health and Safety Policies
A proven ability to manage time and people in intense and dynamic circumstances when required