Production Journalist
On site
Gateshead, United Kingdom
Full Time
11-03-2025
Job Specifications
ITV Tyne Tees
4 roles available
2x 7 month contracts
1x 6 month contract
1x 4 month contract
Office location: Gateshead (This is an office based role unsuitable for hybrid working).
Hiring range: £29,034 - £39,697
Please note: This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.
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 ITV News teams deliver high quality, trustworthy and impartial journalism to millions of people on television and online. It’s a fast moving environment with a huge variety of roles on offer and plenty of challenges. We operate from 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 produce a range of current affairs & factual programming at ITV Wales, UTV and ITV Border.
The role
We are looking for an experienced and multi-skilled Production Journalist to join our broadcast and digital news team at ITV News Tyne Tees.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated journalist, who loves the production and teamworking involved in news. You’ll have a current contacts list, bulging with links to different communities, the ability to bring in ideas and a clear understanding of how to get them to air.
As a Production Journalist you will have superb organisation skills with the ability to set up all the key elements of a story for television news. You will be able to cope well under pressure and be able to meet frequent tight deadlines.
The role is based in our Gateshead newsroom, and the successful candidate will work on television and digital news production, from producing early, late and weekend bulletins and planning stories, to creating online content that enhances our reputation and engages our digital audience.
You will have outstanding written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to demonstrate good working relationships with colleagues and external contacts. You will have excellent editorial judgement and social media skills. You will be qualified in Media Law and have a thorough understanding of the Ofcom Code.
So, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you have the journalistic skills that will help us achieve our goals, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
To produce high quality and compliant bulletins across all of our output (breakfast, lunch, late and weekends), operating effectively in a live gallery, making decisions under pressure where necessary and giving clear instructions to the presenter over timings and scripting amendments during broadcast
To write stories and scripts that are accurate, compliant, and engaging
To be proficient at editing pictures using the editing software provided
To create accurate graphics for bulletins, programmes and packages which clearly illustrate stories and communicate ideas using the template based graphic system
To curate ITV’s Digital offering on the website or ITVX as required
To assist the news desk or planning team with research, planning and newsgathering
To generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on-screen and online
To research story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on-air and online output
To make, maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts
To meet all online and on-air deadlines throughout the day, reacting quickly to breaking stories, and regularly liaising with the news desk
To exercise excellent editorial judgement, maintaining professional journalistic standards and adhering to ITV’s Legal & Compliance, ITV Trust and OFCOM guidelines
To be proactive about diversity, equity and inclusion ensuring the output reflects new stories and issues across the audience spectrum
To be able to perform all the roles consistently regardless of weekend, early or late working
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of Ofcom code, media law and compliance
Evidence of researching and developing original ideas
Evidence of taking a creative approach to storytelling, treatments and production for both on-air and online
Knowledge and understanding of digital platforms and how to tap into new audiences online
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan multiple stories while prioritising tasks
Strong writing skills for TV and digital (accurate spelling and grammar essential)
Excellent news judgement with a comprehensive knowledge of and interest in national and regional news
A strong knowledge of the patch, its cultural heritage and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences
A proven track record of producing excellent content to deadline and under pressure
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
Confident and clear communication skills, with the ability to source contributors and put them at their ease to get the best story possible
The ability to work well in a team environment
The ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and quick-thinking
The ability to remain calm and resilient in what is often a busy work environment
The willingness and aptitude to learn other skills and to be happy to share skills with others for the benefit of the whole team
The ability to work to deadlines
The ability to make strong and decisive decisions under pressure
The ability to bring in stories from underrepresented people from across our region as well as underrepresented parts of the patch
A positive attitude to work
A resilience and ability to thrive working in a constantly changing news agenda
Excellent attention to detail
Social Media/Digital awareness
An enthusiasm and willingness to embrace further changes in technology and workflow.
The aptitude to use the full range of digital newsroom technology
Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies
Please note, the rostered hours for this role will include weekend working , late shifts as well as early morning shifts and Bank Holidays. The working pattern may incorporate late shifts (typically 23:00 finish) as well as early morning (typically 04:30 start). You are expected to provide your own means of transportation to and from your main workplace.
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About the Company
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