Production Journalist Job Belfast area,Belfast City District Northern Ireland UK,Creative Arts/Media

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated journalist who loves the production and teamwork 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.

We're looking for a person who will help ensure our coverage is as representative of the people and backgrounds of all those who live here as possible.

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 Belfast newsroom, and the successful candidate will work on television and digital news production, from producing early, late and weekend content to planning stories, in a way which engages our all audience.

You will have outstanding written and verbal communication 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,, 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 news gathering
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…