Guest Producer

2 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom ITN Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Guest Producer - Daytime on 5 (Jeremy Vine, Storm Huntley & Vanessa)

We are looking for a guest producer to work on the expanding daytime output on 5 – which includes the Jeremy Vine, Storm Huntley and Vanessa programmes.

The successful candidate must have a great contacts book, a strong understanding of daytime debate shows and be full of ideas for guests for the programme.

They must also have first class journalism and production skills, a detailed knowledge of consumer affairs and the ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Booking panellists to appear on the show – ensuring we have the right balance each day
  • Securing guests for consumer items and helping produce those items with either graphics or props
  • Chasing extra guests on the day, including news-making interviews with either politicians or people in the news
  • Briefing presenters and guests
  • Assisting the producer with all other elements of the show
  • Coming up with ideas for debates, writing scripts and graphics
  • Putting callers to air
  • Making decisions on legal issues, and taste and decency, in accordance with Ofcom regulations and the ITN compliance manual

These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.

Key Requirements

  • A great contacts book with a wide range of guests willing to participate in both debates and consumer segments
  • First class journalism skills and the ability to spot a good talking point
  • The ability to react rapidly to breaking news and quickly book suitable guests
  • Editorially creative and imaginative
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of news, current affairs and consumer affairs
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload efficiently and work quickly under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/visual) and interpersonal skills
  • The highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail around often complex and controversial material
  • Experience of legal situations and understanding of media law and ITN Legal Compliance procedures
  • Ability to demonstrate our company values – Transparent, Innovative and Collaborative

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application, or at any stage throughout the process, if this is something you want to explore.

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