On-Screen Journalist - Lincoln

On-Screen Journalist

ITV News Calendar

Permanent role to start in October

Location: Lincoln

Interviews to be held in Leeds

Hiring range: £27,909 - £52,304

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

Our News team delivers high quality and trustworthy television and online coverage that regularly attracts audiences in excess of 3.5 million viewers. It’s a fast moving environment with a huge variety of roles and challenges on offer. We operate in 11 main news production centres across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands. We also have a Political Unit based in the heart of Westminster. And finally, we produce a range of current affairs & factual programming out of ITV Wales, UTV and ITV Border.

The role

Are you a journalist who is passionate about getting stories out that currently aren’t being told? ITV News Calendar are looking for a multi-skilled professional with an abundance of brilliant ideas, who understands what gets the people of Lincolnshire talking, and who in particular would relish the opportunity to deliver original coverage from Lincoln and the surrounding area.

We’re on the search for a self-shooting reporter who will add something different to our team. We are looking for someone who can cover the breaking news of the day, and is equally comfortable working on creative features and longer-term investigations.

You will be a qualified journalist, and an excellent storyteller with good camera and editing skills. This role offers you the opportunity to have your work showcased by ITV News online, as well as on television and on ITV's new streaming service ITVX.

An ability to stay calm under pressure, inspire a team with strong creative flair and editorial judgement is essential. You will be expected to come up with your own story ideas, bring a diverse contacts book and be flexible in terms of working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

We would expect the successful candidate to live in the Lincolnshire area so that they can immerse themselves into the local community.

To be considered for an interview, you will need to submit a covering letter, a CV, a showreel ideally no longer than 10 minutes in duration, and a complete piece of journalism that you would like to showcase. Presenting experience is desirable but not essential.

• 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 of delivering impactful, original, high-quality & distinctive journalism on television and online.
• Proven track record of pitching and executing ideas for digital output, including long-form videos and social media posts.
• Proven technical ability (self shooting, editing, live reporting & digital) to give the story maximum impact as part of a package, live report, online article and social media posts.
• A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• The ability to demonstrate resilience and determination with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
• A thorough understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output.
• A strong knowledge of the ITV News Calendar region.

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.

• 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 with a range of options to suit everyone
• 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

More about our benefits

Closing date: 25th April 2024

Interview date: Interviews will be held in Leeds on Monday 13th May

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

Please note, this role will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)