On Screen Journalist

On-Screen Journalist, Border Life

ITV News Border

Full Time, Permanent

Location: South of Scotland

Closing Date: 8th March 2023

Why you should join us…

ITV News delivers high quality and trustworthy coverage attracting record audiences.

This role entails…

We’re looking for an on-screen journalist to join our popular weekly magazine programme Border Life – showcasing the best of life in the south of Scotland, and reporting on the extraordinary things that ordinary people get up to.

We need someone who can generate original content of interest right across the region, and who can research and set up the elements required to make it into a Border Life feature.

You’ll have an insight into what our audience wants, and an ambition to go the extra mile to deliver it.

You’ll have some experience of directing camera crews, and be able to self-shoot material to supplement those crew days.

You will have sound storytelling skills, and be able to produce a basic edit of the item and to guide our craft editor towards a polished finished product.

A solid background in television news journalism or hands-on programme-making is essential.

You will need to be based within easy reach of filming locations in the south of Scotland, and will generally be required to provide your own means of transport to and from those locations.

If you’re a first class communicator with the ability to build relationships with contacts to bring in original news stories, we’d love to hear from you.

• 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 the individual to work 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.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the Minimum role criteria:

• Proven track record of delivering impactful, original, high-quality & distinctive journalism.
• Proven technical ability (self shooting, editing, live reporting & digital) to give the story maximum impact as part of a package, online report, 'blog' or as a 'live'.
• A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people and 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 you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

The Key role criteria is as follows:

• The ability to demonstrate resilience & determination with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of Diversity & Inclusion in determining output.

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything... our email is talkingcareers@itv.com.

Closing Date: 8th March 2023

Internal use: If you want more information regarding this role please feel free to email TalkingCareers@itv.com

The benefits of life at ITV..

Working at ITV will have a real impact on your career, on our viewers and our strategic ambitions. We’re a living wage employer - in fact we were the first UK broadcaster to sign up. We look after our people at every stage of their career and through different life events. We provide all employees with digital health services, wellbeing support, income protection cover and life assurance, as well as enhanced family leave and pay.

We help everyone save today and also for tomorrow, with brilliant deals on high street and online shopping, a savings plan with the opportunity to buy discounted ITV shares and our DC Pension Plan, which ITV will also contribute to.

Plus, you can choose from a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, from buying up to six weeks of extra holiday a year, private healthcare or a health cash plan, to saving money on a bike, gym membership or a brand-new low-emission car.

We reach millions of people everyday, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do.

• 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.