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ITN

Entertainment News Presenter on Channel 5, ITN Productions (FTC)

On site

London, United kingdom

Freelance

10-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Time Management Social Media Attention to detail Recruitment

Job Specifications

To write, produce, voice and edit TV bulletins for Entertainment News on 5 and entertainment YouTube channels.

Key Responsibilities:

To engage fully with global entertainment content
To produce content targeted to the brief and to the highest standards of production
Source stories and picture
Script writing – clear, informative, punchy and funny
Voicing daily bulletins
Edit daily and weekly bulletins on Premiere
Interview celebrities in a professional manner
Complete music reporting daily
Edit interviews for social media content
Diary management
Pick up communication with PR when needed
Writing clear handovers
Work on edits for YouTube and edit for other platforms

These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.

Key Requirements:

A flair for writing
A strong broadcasting voice/voice over experience
Premiere editing experience for broadcast
A passion for creating funny, original content
A self-starter who can work alone effectively but who is also a strong team member
Working knowledge of media law/compliance – referring the show each day to Channel 5 lawyers and editorial management
Great attention to detail
Time management skills and the ability to produce content to tight deadlines
A keen interest in entertainment news
Being a keen team player

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application, or at any stage throughout the process, if this is something you want to explore.

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