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SalaryPlanning Producer - Good Morning Britain
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Office/Studio Based, London
Hiring range: £38,000 - £40,000
For more information please email Daytimetalent@itv.com
Your work matters to millions.
We are looking for a Planning Producer to join our busy team. You will be responsible for the advance planning of content for the all news output on Good Morning Britain. You will identify stories to cover and plan and organise how to cover them in liaison with the Head of Planning. And you will be confident working in a team of producers and researchers to generate news and programme content.
Your knowledge of news and key events will enable you to plan news coverage of diary stories and large planned news events, arranging shoots, lives and securing guests. You will also need to source and secure great human interest stories so a thorough understanding of what makes a great Good Morning Britain story is essential.
You will be a qualified journalist, ideally with a track-record of working in a planning role for a news broadcaster. With a comprehensive knowledge of and interest in news and news magazine programming, you will have the ability to demonstrate strong editorial judgement, especially when reacting under time constraints. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport easily. Working knowledge of media law and Ofcom compliance issues is also important.
So, if you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same and you possess the journalistic skills that will help us achieve our goals, then we’d love to hear from you.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Proven journalistic experience and knowledge of current affairs
- Experience at Producer level
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Ability to work under pressure and sometimes to tight deadlines
- Experience of the law and compliance
- Experience of booking exclusive interviews
- Knowledge and experience of how to find stories
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Knowledge of GMB
- A team player
- Exceptional contacts book
- Experience booking guests and talking to them on the phone
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 Daytimetalent@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
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 Wednesday 10th April 2024
