| VN421 |
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| 02 May 2024 |
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| West of England |
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| ITV News |
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| ITV News - Input |
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| Permanent F/T |
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| Permanent |
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| ITV News is seeking a Producer, based in Wales and the West of England, to drive our coverage. We require someone with a passion for breaking news, a hunger to discover distinctive content in Wales and the West of England and an understanding of the ITV National News audience. The successful candidate should also have a strong understanding of how to deliver for digital and nonlinear platforms. |
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| - The ability to be multi-skilled and work across tv, digital and nonlinear platforms
- To work closely with the West and Wales team to produce packages and live reports of the highest quality
- Carry out research, interviews and filming for breaking news and distinctive content
- Work on-the-road and understand the demands of being on-location, with the ability to travel at short notice
- To write scripts, brief graphic designers and undertake some output production when required
- To have, or to be able to acquire, technical skills in support of the multiskilled technicians deployed on stories
- To develop those skills in order to be a flexible resource for ITV News, including covering shooting and editing disciplines as and when required
- Ensure that all material is delivered on time for transmission, giving appropriate opportunity for pre-transmission checks, eg – technical and compliance checks
- Building and maintaining a vast network of contacts in the nation and region
- To write content for our digital platforms and think of innovative treatments for television and online
- To work closely with the News Editor, Regions and Nations, as well as ITV Regions
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. |
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| - A good understanding of all news technologies used in the field and to embrace new technologies – self-editing, self-shooting and an ability to publish on digital platforms are desirable
- A good understanding of news priorities for Wales and West of England coverage and an ability to turn that into polished television for national news
- A commitment to creating news coverage that reflects the diversity of Britain’s communities
- High-quality news judgement and the initiative to work independently or as part of a team
- Calm under pressure in all environments, and able to adapt to a changing situation
- Capable of working to tight deadlines
- A rich pool of ideas for stories, angles and treatments
- A creative and innovative approach to stories and newsgathering
- A full, clean UK driving licence
- Responsible for managing a safe working environment when out in the field
- A knowledge of Ofcom guidelines
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 actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. 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. |
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