Content Editor

Management Skills

• Provide excellent line management to a group of colleagues.
• Promote ITV News initiatives and support the Head of News and Programme & Digital Editor in implementing such initiatives amongst the wider team.
• Act as a key leader of the team, motivating others, setting an example in terms of professionalism and high editorial standards.

General

• Consistently generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on-screen and online.
• Research and develop story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on-air and online output.
• Make, maintain, and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts.
• Be proactive about diversity, equity & inclusion ensuring the output reflects news stories and issues across the audience spectrum.
• Source interesting contributors, from all parts of the community, who will bring the story to life.
• Make optimal use of the full suite of newsroom technology, adhering to workflow as required, including editing, graphics, and digital curation.
• Write scripts that are accurate, concise, and engaging.
• Provide copyright clearance details and basic media management (sourcing, booking, and returning tapes to the library).
• Undertake project work and contribute to network news output as required.
• Exercise excellent editorial judgement and provide editorial guidance to colleagues with less experience, maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust, and OFCOM guidelines.

Skills You’ll Need (Minimum Criteria)

• Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC, or equivalent experience.
• A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement.
• A proven track record of producing, sourcing, or planning excellent content to deadline and under pressure.
• Experience of successfully coaching, managing, and motivating others.
• Experience of delivering innovation across all media platforms.
• A reputation for using a creative approach whilst displaying sound journalistic ability.
• Commitment to D,E & I.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and quick thinking with strong and decisive decision-making skills.

Other Things We’re Looking For (Key Criteria)

• The ability to generate, research, and develop original, impactful, and distinctive ideas, taking a creative approach to storytelling, treatments, and production to deliver high-quality reports for both on-air and online.
• Strong and creative writing skills (accurate spelling and grammar essential).
• Excellent news judgement in line with ITV News aspirations.
• The ability to remain calm, focused, and resilient in what is often a busy work environment.
• An organized approach with effective logistical skills.
• A clear and demonstrable understanding of the qualities of ITV News compared with other news organizations.
• The ability to provide regular, honest, and consistent feedback to others.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and interest in national and regional news – both newspapers, online, and other broadcast media.
• Proven ability to build a strong network of contacts with the ability to think laterally about where stories are developing and identifying the contacts to deliver the stories.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, ensuring that the whole team (editorial and production) feel included and valued in newsgathering and the output production process.
• The willingness and aptitude to learn other Content Editor specialisms and to be happy to share skills with others for the benefit of the whole team. This role should be able to use the full range of digital newsroom technology.
• The ability to work to deadlines is crucial. The ability to plan well, work efficiently, and keep calm and focused under pressure is essential.
• A strong knowledge of the patch and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences. An understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output.
• The ability to bring in stories from underrepresented people from across our region as well as underrepresented parts of the patch.
• Knowledge and understanding of digital platforms and how to tap into new audiences online and experience of using social media as a promotional tool.
• Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at UTV, and we want to ensure we reflect our audience both on screen and in our workforce. ITV is for Everyone, and we encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to apply for this role.

Interview Process

Newsrooms are busy and pressurized environments, involving live news production, which often requires colleagues to make quick decisions under pressure. We also need people who are able to use their initiative. We need to test these abilities at the interview stage to understand how candidates will react when operating in a pressurized environment. This is a fundamental requirement of the role. We will always consider any request for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process, for example, sharing key themes when that is requested in connection with a neurodivergent condition, whilst still ensuring that we are able to test a candidate's ability to operate in the specific environment of a newsroom.

Closing Date

Monday 26th October 2026

Please note the notice period for this role is three months (this will include any new contracts/secondments).