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Job Description: Production Journalist
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated journalist who loves the production and teamwork involved in news. You’ll have a current contacts list, bulging with links to different communities, the ability to bring in ideas and a clear understanding of how to get them to air.
We're looking for a person who will help ensure our coverage is as representative of the people and backgrounds of all those who live here as possible.
As a Production Journalist, you will have superb organisation skills with the ability to set up all the key elements of a story for television news. You will be able to cope well under pressure and be able to meet frequent tight deadlines.
The role is based in our Belfast newsroom, and the successful candidate will work on television and digital news production, from producing early, late and weekend content to planning stories, in a way which engages our all audience.
You will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to demonstrate good working relationships with colleagues and external contacts. You will have excellent editorial judgement and social media skills. You will be qualified in Media Law and have a thorough understanding of the Ofcom Code.
So, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and you have the journalistic skills that will help us achieve our goals, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- To produce high-quality and compliant bulletins across all of our output,, operating effectively in a live gallery, making decisions under pressure where necessary and giving clear instructions to the presenter over timings and scripting amendments during broadcast
- To write stories and scripts that are accurate, compliant, and engaging
- To be proficient at editing pictures using the editing software provided
- To create accurate graphics for bulletins, programmes and packages which clearly illustrate stories and communicate ideas using the template-based graphic system
- To curate ITV’s Digital offering on the website or ITVX as required
- To assist the news desk or planning team with research, planning and newsgathering
- To generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on-screen and online
- To research story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on-air and online output
- To make, maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts
- To meet all online and on-air deadlines throughout the day, reacting quickly to breaking stories, and regularly liaising with the news desk
- To exercise excellent editorial judgement, maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust and OFCOM guidelines
- To be proactive about diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring the output reflects new stories and issues across the audience spectrum
- To be able to perform all the roles consistently regardless of weekend, early or late working.
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Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance
- Evidence of researching and developing original ideas
- Evidence of taking a creative approach to storytelling, treatments and production for both on-air and online
- Knowledge and understanding of digital platforms and how to tap into new audiences online
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan multiple stories while prioritising tasks
- Strong writing skills for TV and digital (accurate spelling and grammar essential)
- Excellent news judgement with a comprehensive knowledge of and interest in national and regional news
- A strong knowledge of the patch, its cultural heritage and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences
- A proven track record of producing excellent content to deadline and under pressure.
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Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Confident and clear communication skills, with the ability to source contributors and put them at ease to get the best story possible
- The ability to work well in a team environment
- The ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and quick-thinking
- The ability to remain calm and resilient in what is often a busy work environment
- The willingness and aptitude to learn other skills and to be happy to share skills with others for the benefit of the whole team
- The ability to work to deadlines
- The ability to make strong and decisive decisions under pressure
- The ability to bring in stories from underrepresented people from across our region as well as underrepresented parts of the patch
- A positive attitude to work
- Resilience and the ability to thrive working in a constantly changing news agenda
- Excellent attention to detail
- Social Media/Digital awareness
- An enthusiasm and willingness to embrace further changes in technology and workflow
- The aptitude to use the full range of digital newsroom technology
- Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies.
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