Washington International Camera Journalist

1 week ago


London, United Kingdom Independent Television News Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to work as a staff Camera operator/Editor for ITV News, the UK's leading commercial News provider. The position would be based in Washington D.C. covering the top stories of the day for a UK audience.

Experience in hostile environments and areas of civil disorder would be preferable. Although primarily covering the U.S. the job may require international travel.

The role offers a generous annual leave entitlement, health care and favourable working hours when news permits.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- To operate a camera, sound and lighting equipment to a high standard
- Undertake live transmissions
- Edit, deliver and transmit stories, both in the bureau and the field
- Maintenance, care, basic repair and fault finding to ensure equipment is in good working order.
- Responsible for health and safety in the field
- Work closely to the ITV News' Washington-based correspondents and news editor, and liaise with the London news desk
- Editoral input into news gathering
- Be prepared to travel around the world at short notice on behalf of ITN
- Show editorial understanding of major stories in the USA
- Maintenance of the bureau video library to ensure that ITN has rushes and cut stories stored efficiently for future use
- Good knowledge of Ofcom broadcast 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**:

- Practical experience as a multi-skilled camera operator
- Should be able to show evidence of creative camera work and editorial input
- An aptitude for editing pictures - experience of AVID technology desirable
- Recognition, awareness and input into content that works on platforms beyond traditional TV like TikTok, YouTube and X.
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements and experience of working in a hostile environment
- Effective interpersonal skills, ability to work co-operatively in a small team both in the office and on the road
- Understanding of ITN’s key corporate relationships
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, to manage own workload and prioritise
- Robust response to pressure
- Constructive, creative and enabling approach to problem solving
- A valid driving licence
- Basic computer and IT skills
- Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
- Holds a valid passport and right to live and work in the USA

Pay: £40,531.00-£44,059.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site gym

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 08/12/2024
Reference ID: VN530



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