On-Screen Journalist

UTV

Permanent

Location: Belfast

Hiring range: £27,909 - £52,303

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. 

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

 

We have a very successful operation in Northern Ireland, recognised for attracting huge audience shares with top quality output. It’s an award winning team and you could be part of it.

 

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding reporter to join us on a permanent basis in Belfast. It’s a high profile role for someone who wants to really make their mark in our industry in Northern Ireland.

You will need to show you can break new ground with story ideas and treatments which are of the highest standard as well as having the editorial ability to handle, often complex, ‘on the day’ stories.

Self-shooting and self-editing are important skills for all our On-Screen Journalists and you will be expected to shoot/edit when required. Our reporters have to work well under pressure and be adept at handling stories in a fast paced environment. You will need to be a confident live performer too. 

We also have a growing number of platforms. You will be expected to have the digital skills necessary to write online articles and add value to our output, whatever form it takes. 

A good working knowledge of media law, regulatory compliance and health and safety guidelines is vital. You’ll need to be a self-starter with a great contacts book who can immerse yourself in the community to deliver on the main topics of the day or find your own journalism. We want someone who can bring to the fore big talking points, exclusive lines and who can tell a story in the most engaging way visually. You’ll need to know who makes the best contributor and how to conduct searching interviews to construct the clearest argument. This is a job for a team player who is proactive at all times, fully committed to their colleagues and the output. 

If you are interested in this position, please send us a CV and a written summary of why you believe your skills, knowledge and experience make you suitable for the role, together with your showreel.

Please note, an AccessNI basic disclosure check is required as part of the recruitment process for this role.

On-Screen Journalists are required to provide their own means of transport to and from location. The vehicle must be appropriately insured, taxed and maintained. ITV will cover mileage expenses in line with HMRC regulations.

This is a demanding role requiring long and sometimes unsociable hours at short notice.This is a physically demanding role requiring individuals to transport, carry and operate a camera (and associated equipment) on a regular basis. A pre-employment health check is required.The rostered hours for this role will include weekend, early and late working. 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Proven track record in delivering quality daily newsgathering.
• Ability to source and bring to air original journalism.
• Confident live performer.
• Adept at lifting stories ‘off the page’ to create engaging output.
• Knowledge of editorial considerations, regulatory compliance, media law and health & safety guidelines.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• High level understanding of main stories of the day.
• Excellent editorial mindset.
• Self-starter who can dig out the most impactful journalism.
• Accomplished operator who can create the strongest visual narrative.
• Multiplatform skills to create/adapt content as necessary.
• Good knowledge of audiences.
• Engagement in our diversity, equity & inclusion plans.
• Full understanding of regulatory compliance, media law and health & safety guidelines.
• Committed professional who will support the output and the team.

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

*There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working options available.
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Competitive pension contribution.
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares.
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life.
  
  
  
  

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Closing date: 12th November 2024

Please note the notice period for this role is 2 months (this will include any new contracts/ secondments)