Digital News Journalist

2 weeks ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom ITV Jobs Full time £27,909 - £38,541
Production Journalist

ITV News Tyne Tees and Border

6 month fixed term contract

Office location:
The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.

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.

With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career.

Our News team delivers high quality and trustworthy television and online coverage that regularly attracts audiences in excess of 3.We operate in 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.

We are looking for an experienced and multi-skilled Production Journalist to join our broadcast and digital news team for ITV News Tyne Tees and Border.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated journalist, who loves the production and teamworking involved in broadcast 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.

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 excellent editorial judgement and social media skills. You will have 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.


A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement and accuracy in your writing.


A good knowledge of ITV News and the stories and areas of interest for the many communities in the region.

Able to generate, research and develop original ideas, for online and television.

A strong journalistic curiosity, good command of language, accurate spelling & grammar, and an eye for detail.

Appreciation and experience of how to create content for online to best effect across all platforms. Demonstrable understanding of the opportunities that online provides both as a research and promotional tool.

An understanding of the difference between and importance of Diversity & Inclusion in determining output.

A fresh and engaging approach to digital output.


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 will incorporate late shifts (typically 23:00 finish) as well as early morning (typically 04:30 start). 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).

Flexible working options available

Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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