ITN is one of the UK’s leading independent content production companies, trusted for over 70 years to tell the world’s most important stories. From BAFTA- and Emmy-winning journalism and impactful factual content to creative entertainment and branded storytelling, ITN brings truth and innovation to every platform. Making over 70 hours of live programmes a week and reaching 1 billion digital views a month, we are a content powerhouse that has an ambition to keep growing, with audiences across the UK and around the world.
Our people are at the heart of our success. With a reputation built on integrity and creativity, ITN continues to evolve with an ambitious growth strategy — investing in new technology, premium content, and future talent. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive and help shape the next chapter of ITN’s story.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer where everyone’s contribution matters. We’re committed to building a culture that reflects the audiences we serve — one where people feel included, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
How We Work
At ITN, how we work is as important as what we do. Our values describe what you can expect when you work here — and what ITN expects of you.
Ambition – We set bold goals, take ownership, and keep learning. We look for new opportunities and better ways to make an impact.
Courage – We speak up with honesty and respect, challenge ideas constructively, and value open, direct communication.
Team – We collaborate, celebrate others’ successes, and make sure every voice is heard. We put the team’s success first.
We also recognise the importance of balance and wellbeing, so we welcome flexible working, part-time roles and job shares across all areas of ITN.
The Role
To support the production of dynamic and innovative programmes of the highest editorial and technical quality. The role requires a producer of a senior level with track record of producing news content of the highest quality – while also demonstrating an ability to act up to a programme editor level. This role is based within the ITV News London team.
Key Responsibilities
- Producing stories for ITV News London content – on TV and on the app
- Producing, writing, cutting material for all ITV News London bulletins – including lunchtime, evening and the late bulletin
- The ability to programme edit a half hour regional news programme – overseeing a team of producers, presenters and gallery staff
- Able to take a senior and leading role among output producers
- Researching and selecting archive
- Conceiving, writing and executing graphics
- Sourcing and logging picture and stills
- Writing and editing – including digital articles and headlines, TV underlays and graphics
- Working closely with reporters and programme editors to take ownership of stories
- Selecting video and sound-bites to be edited for headlines, news-belts and packages
- Demonstrate distinctive judgment about stories for an ITV news London audience on TV and online
- May be required to work across the ITV News London planning desk and could also act up to news edit
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
- Very well-organised with a high ability to multi-task
- Deep understanding of the capital and the ITV News London audience
- High quality attention to detail and accuracy in writing and editing
- High-quality news judgement, good initiative and a self-starter
- Level of seniority with an ability to programme edit a half hour news programme to a high standard
- Ability to deputise for programme editor – able to check leadins /astons / be the ‘eyes and ears’ for the programme editor
- A sound knowledge of the logistics of making video content and how to plan a story
- A commitment to and understanding of the importance of diversity in our content
- Excellent researcher with good attention to detail
- Visual flair for spotting pictures and producing graphics
- Excellent writing ability
- Technical adaptability and flexibility
- A strong team player
- Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible in both task and role
- Sound knowledge of the ITN Compliance manual
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
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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