Assistant News Editor

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom ITN Full time

Job Summary

This is a dynamic role that requires a proactive and organized individual to assist in the newsgathering process across TV and digital output. The successful candidate will work closely with the News Editors and planning team to chase and secure content and guests, and assign resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist News Editors, Planning Editor, and Planning Deputy News Editor as required
  • Answer news desk phones, deal with callers, and prioritize information
  • Pursue, book, and liaise with potential guests or contributors, negotiate fees within budget
  • Pass on information in a clear and concise manner
  • Coordinate the assignment and briefing of newsgathering staff
  • Be a key liaison point between the news desk and on-the-road teams
  • Deal with PRs and publicity to secure high-profile guests
  • Log picture as required
  • Be aware of copyright and access information, as well as ITN compliance rules
  • Research, locate, and negotiate the acquisition of stills and video material within budget
  • SOURCE and secure video and other content from social media for TV and digital output
  • Field queries and facilitate special commissions
  • Find and research stories and secure filming opportunities
  • Ensure liaison with the ITV News and Channel 4 News news desks and ITN Productions to ensure 5 News is across all content and deployments and to avoid duplications in assignments
  • Identify and create opportunities for digital content, then work with the news desk, planning team, and Digital Editor to deliver them
  • Understand the importance of fast, accurate, and detailed logging of material and absolute compliance with ITN policy on clip coding
  • Liaise with the rostering team about the availability of newsgathering staff
  • Act up to the role of Deputy News Editor on occasion

Key Requirements

  • Good communicator
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Strong team player
  • Good organizational and prioritization skills while retaining attention to detail
  • Flexible worker with a positive approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to deal with high-profile public figures
  • Genuine interest in, and knowledge of, the 5 News agenda
  • Understanding of the difference between TV and digital content and output
  • Knowledge of social media as a newsgathering tool
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a broad range of people
  • Engagement with new technologies and newsgathering methods
  • Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the ITN compliance manual
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
  • Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
  • Previous newsroom experience desired
  • Only candidates with a journalistic background or training will be considered for this position

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