Political Editor, ITV Border
Scotland Political Editor, ITV News Border
Full time/permanent
Office location: Holyrood, Edinburgh
Hiring range: £60,000-£75,000
Please note: Salary will be determined based on experience and in line with our internal banding
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 News and programmes team delivers high quality and trustworthy television and online coverage that regularly attracts audiences in excess of 3.5 million viewers. It's a fast-moving environment with a huge variety of roles and challenges on offer. We operate in 11 main news production centres across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands. We also have a Political Unit and a Weather centre based in the heart of Westminster. And finally, we produce a range of current affairs & factual programming out of ITV Wales, UTV and ITV Border.
The role
ITV Border is looking for an exceptional journalist with strong political knowledge to lead our coverage of Scottish politics.
The job involves presenting and reporting for our political programme 'Representing Border' and reporting on Scottish politics for our news programme 'Lookaround'.
You will be based in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, travel to London to report from Westminster when the story requires, and report from southern Scotland to see how political events and policies are affecting the Border population.
This is a high profile, on-screen role for an experienced reporter with a proven track record of delivering impactful, high-quality and distinctive journalism. You will help set the news agenda and be able to analyse, explain and contextualise political policies and events so that you can guide our audience through stories with ease. You uphold our excellent reputation for balance and impartiality and have expert skills in establishing and maintaining the highest-level contacts.
You will be expected to provide expert contributions to our website and social media platforms.
For external candidates, training will be provided on our systems and ways of working.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and you possess the journalistic skills that will help us achieve our goals, then we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please upload your CV together with a concise letter of application. Please outline why you want this role and what you would bring to the team as a Political Editor.
A showreel no longer than 5 minutes in duration demonstrating the minimum criteria is essential.
This role entails:
• Covering and breaking political news stories
• Presenting and reporting
• Generating a rich pool of creative ideas for stories, angles and treatments.
• Good communicator with a passion for Scotland and its people.
• Maintaining an engaging and impartial online presence
Key responsibilities:
• Drive, innovative and distinct coverage
• Keeping abreast of key developments within Scotland and Westminster and maintain a strong contacts base
• Ensure material is gathered in line with ITV's various legal and regulatory frameworks
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)
• Excellent journalism skills
• Strong knowledge of Scottish politicsand of broadcast compliance and the Ofcom Code.
• Broadcasting experience would be ideal (or "an advantage") - training will be
provided for the right candidate without broadcasting experience
• Strong understanding of the Border audience and the devolved structures of Scotland.
• Self-starter and ideas to bring original content to our audience on air and online.
• Full UK driving licence
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
• Offers a different take with a track record for generating, developing and telling original stories.
• Knowledge, skills and experience of reaching new audiences on new platforms.
• Excellent, relevant contacts with an ability to build trust with people, communities, faiths and races outside of their own to tell their stories and so deliver original coverage for our online and television audience.
• Excellent knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement and accuracy in their writing.
• A good knowledge of the Border region and its distinct features.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. 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 to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
Find out more about applying with a disability.
* 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.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including
• Flexible working options available
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
Closing date: 20th September 2024]]>