Early Presenter Job Cardiff area,Wales UK,Creative Arts/Media

The Role

We are looking for an Early Presenter to join our multi-platform news team at ITV Cymru Wales in Cardiff Bay.

As Early Presenter you are the face of Wales' news bulletins within ITV's breakfast programme. You may be asked to present other news output too. As our Early Presenter, you will be an accomplished live performer with a clear broadcast voice, an authoritative yet warm on-screen presence and an approachable style and manner both on and off screen. You will have proven experience as a journalist and be able to write for TV and online with equal brilliance.

You will take responsibility for building your own bulletins, writing scripts, editing content, making check calls and creating content for our digital platforms. The Early Presenter is the last check for potential Compliance, Legal and ITV Trust breaches, so a thorough knowledge of policy in these areas is essential.

You will be required to source, film and edit reports for our flagship Wales at Six bulletin and other ITV Cymru Wales output and demonstrable experience in this aspect will be a distinct advantage. Examples of this kind of work should ideally be included in the showreel alongside studio presenting. We'd be looking for the successful candidate to deliver on average at least one piece per week.

Alongside the TV responsibilities an essential part of your role will be contributing to our digital content. You will be expected to come up with ideas on how to improve and develop our digital coverage as well as help with the input of text and video material for our digital platforms including our website and app offering.

Wales is a richly diverse nation and we're looking for a person who will help ensure our coverage is truly representative of the people and backgrounds of all those who live here.

Key Responsibilities

To deliver output, from the studio or live on-location, to a high standard, ensuring that the output is presented in the most accurate, engaging, and informative way possible
To provide the Newsdesk with a morning summary of breaking stories and local media news headlines
To provide ideas, both original and diary items, for our digital service and develop a range of contacts suitable for these platforms.
To maintain and take responsibility for the highest standards of editorial accuracy, checking scripts to make sure that content complies with Compliance, Legal, and ITV Trust requirements
To exercise excellent editorial judgement and provide editorial guidance to colleagues with less experience
To help define the look and feel of the news service online as well as on screen, participating in and contributing to production and planning meetings and providing editorial guidance and support to the rest of the news team
To be actively involved in all stages of production, participating in the prospects, planning, treatment, and programme meetings where possible
To find and develop original story ideas and maximise the impact and relevance onscreen with all the skills and technology available
To be pro‑active about diversity, equity & inclusion ensuring the output reflects news stories and issues across the audience spectrum
To react swiftly and effectively to breaking news stories
To keep up-to-date with local, regional, and national news and current affairs as well as with developments across the ITV news network
To make, maintain and nurture a wide range of relevant contacts
To represent ITV at organised events and with the general public as required
To ensure on‑screen and off‑screen appearance meets the company's standards at all times
To research and package high quality news and features for bulletins and the main programme as required, where appropriate and time allows
To embrace the full suite of newsroom technology, including edit, self‑prompting, graphics & digital, adhering to workflow as required (following appropriate training)
To consistently generate original and creative ideas, contributing to the news agenda of the day, on‑screen and online
To research and develop story ideas thoroughly and creatively for on‑air and online output
To write scripts that are accurate, concise and engaging
To be proactive in…