Content Editor (Planning)

Birmingham

ITV News Central

About the Role

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The ITV News Central team are looking for an experienced journalist to join their team of Content Editors as our main strategic planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the news agenda for both TV and digital platforms (including the app, social media and ITVX) for the East and West Midlands regions. We’re looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and energy to a multi-award-winning newsroom which prides itself on editorial excellence. The role requires generating original story ideas, making key editorial decisions and managing a busy news diary. The position also involves line management responsibilities and contributing to a supportive and collaborative newsroom culture. This is one of the busiest, most diverse and exciting news patches in the country, so the successful applicant will need to be highly organised, with a working knowledge of planning and data tools (eg Wolftech) used to schedule a busy news diary. They’ll also need the ability to train and support colleagues, ensuring everyone is confident and proficient using our newsroom systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and you possess the journalistic and people management 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 Content Editor.

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Requirements

Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience
A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement
A proven track record of producing, sourcing or planning excellent content to deadline and under pressure
Experience of successfully coaching, managing and motivating others
Experience of delivering innovation across all media platforms
A reputation for using a creative approach whilst displaying sound journalistic ability
Commitment to D,E & I
Excellent Communication skills
Self motivated and quick thinking with strong and decisive decision making skills
The ability to generate, research and develop original, impactful and distinctive ideas, taking a creative approach to story-telling, treatments and production to deliver high quality reports for both on-air and online
Strong and creative writing skills (accurate spelling and grammar essential)
Excellent news judgement in line with ITV News aspirations
The ability to remain calm, focussed and resilient in what is often a busy work environment.
An organised approach with effective logistical skills
A clear and demonstrable understanding of the qualities of ITV News as compared with other news organisations
The ability to provide regular, honest and consistent feedback to others
Comprehensive knowledge of and interest in national and regional news – both newspapers, online and other broadcast media
Proven ability to build a strong network of contacts with the ability to think laterally about where stories are developing and identifying the contacts to deliver the stories
Ability to work well in a team environment, ensuring that the whole team (editorial and production) feel included and valued in newsgathering and the output production process
The willingness and aptitude to learn other Content Editor specialisms and to be happy to share skills with others for the benefit of the whole team. This role should be able to use the full range of digital newsroom technology
The ability to work to deadlines is crucial. The ability to plan well, work efficiently and keep calm and focussed under pressure is essential.
A strong knowledge of the patch, its cultural heritage and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences. An understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in determining output.
The ability to bring in stories from underrepresented people from across our region as well as underrepresented parts of the patch
Knowledge and understanding of digital platforms and how to tap into new audiences online and experience of using social media as a promotional tool
Clear understanding of and commitment to DE&I and Health & Safety policies

Benefits

Flexible working with a range of options
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

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Key benefit categories include: Time Off & Work-Life Balance, Financial & Security, Health & Wellness, Career Development. For this role specifically, benefits include: Flexible working with a range of options, 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. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

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