Working at ITN
ITN is best known for its award-winning news programming produced for the UK's biggest commercial broadcasters ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. In addition to traditional news-gathering, ITN operates a portfolio of complementary, dynamic businesses, each delivering its clients high-end, bespoke multimedia content services.
Our moving footage business ITN Source syndicates footage to global clients through online and traditional sales; our production arm ITN Productions creates multi-platform news, entertainment, factual and corporate content for customers the world over.
Our wide-ranging expertise in all areas of the content business, coupled with experience of creating programming in a host of multimedia formats, means we are able to offer our staff a broad range of opportunities - from production and technology to sales and communications.
People
The key to ITN's success is its talented and committed workforce. Our business is built on the creative flair, skills and energy of our people working together to achieve the highest standards: from the developer who built ITN's popular iPhone news application, to the linesmen who wired our Beijing bureau; from the crews who gather news in the field, to the ITN Source teams who license our archive around the world.
We expect our people to be adaptable, fleet of foot and willing to challenge themselves to think in new ways, constantly seeking to improve on current methods and products.
At ITN we are committed to having a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce. We are active members of the Cultural Diversity Network, which provides a platform for collective action on the key issues affecting diversity in the media. We have also worked closely with educational institutions to improve access to the newsroom environment, and a number of staff mentor students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Work Experience
Can you demonstrate a passion for TV News? If you would like to experience life in a busy newsroom, we are offering a unique opportunity. We want candidates from all cultures and backgrounds – people with ideas, enthusiasm, and creativity. We want those who will bring a fresh perspective to what we do. We’re particularly interested in people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to follow their passion.
Scheduled Placements
Applications are now closed.
The next two week placement will be in October 2013 and can take place in ITV News, Channel 4 News, or ITN Productions. It is open to anyone in the UK over the age of 18.
Those who are interested in the work experience programme for ITV News and Channel 4 News will work alongside experienced news specialists and have the opportunity to learn what it takes to produce a high quality news programme.
Applicants for the work experience programme for ITN Productions will work with experienced producers and learn the techniques used to make long and short form news programmes.
To view the application form for the ITN Work Experience Programme click here. Please note that applications for this placement are now closed.
Corporate Production Placements
In addition, ITN Productions is offering work experience placements to people interested in corporate video production. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to gain experience for a minimum of two weeks with ITN’s rapidly expanding Corporate and Creative Unit, whose portfolio covers television commercials, virals, AFP and internal communications for a range of public and private sector clients. This placement is for people who can demonstrate an active interest, either through experience or education, in corporate video production. Please send your CV and a cover letter to Deeviya.Ruparelia@itn.co.uk. In your cover letter you should describe why you’re interested in the placement and detail your relative experience in corporate video production.
This placement will be based at ITN’s offices in central London. It is an unpaid placement.
Career Opportunities
Communities Executive - 6 Month FTC
ITN is one of the world’s most respected independent news organisations, producing news and programming for national and international broadcasters and clients.
We are currently looking for a Communities Executive to work across all digital platforms and be responsible for channel management across all ITN Productions YouTube channels. The role involves optimising ITN Productions content, managing metadata and key words, building a cohesive channel strategy and viewing experience. The successful candidate will be efficient in Adobe Photoshop, in tune with YouTube and have a good understanding of online communities. The candidate will also possess a flair for writing and have relevant experience and credits from other agencies/online channels.
This entry level position is ideal for an individual seeking their first role.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Deeviya Ruparelia by emailing deeviya.ruparelia@itn.co.uk.
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 29th May 2013.
ITN is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies.
Programme and Digital Editor (2 posts)
ITV News London
This is a rare opportunity to join the team behind the RTS’ ‘Nations and Regions News Programme of the Year’. ITV News London is looking for programme editors to work across on air and online.
You will be passionate about telling the stories that matter to Londoners, experienced in leading a talented and creative team and web savvy.
Working with the team of reporters and producers, the Programme and Digital Editors are the driving force behind our main flagship bulletin and online service. The P&DEs shape the day’s news into our award winning programme. This is a exciting new role for an experienced journalist with an eye for a story and the flair to tell it.
Our journalists cover all the big stories in the Capital from Politics to Crime; Entertainment to Environment – Do you have what it takes to join us?
To apply, please e-mail your CV and covering letter to nicki.galloway@itn.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2013. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
ITN Productions is ITN’s commercial department, producing creatively driven and commercially valuable content in the broadcast, digital and corporate sectors.
You will be joining the new corporate programming arm reporting to the Head of Corporate Production. This role is a target driven telesales role and requires a high level of thought in dealing with prospective clients. You will need an interest in industry news issues, health, education, finance and government, as you will research your own leads. You will understand effective sales strategy and have the experience to get in direct contact with C-level executives, discuss the project and close the deal.
This is a role for someone who is aware of the business and news agenda, thrives on understanding issues and can engage senior executives in a sale.
We are committed to developing strong relationships with our clients and this person will be a key player in ensuring their needs are exceeded.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, detailing your current salary and bonus package, to Deeviya Ruparelia by emailing deeviya.ruparelia@itn.co.uk.
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 31st May 2013. ITN is an equal opportunities employer. No agencies.
ITV News is looking for an Assistant Programme Editor to join its award winning news production team. Working across all of our programmes, you will be expected to contribute ideas and shape our top class reporting. Script writing, producing special reports, working in the field on location presentation and acting up as programme editor are just some of the exciting challenges for the successful applicant.
A strong background in television news - preferably at network level - is essential, as are strong writing skills, an eye for for a story and a passion for news.
To apply, please e-mail your CV and covering letter to nicki.galloway@itn.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 24th May 2013. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Could you drive and shape the daily agenda for ITV news programmes? Have you got what is takes to lead a top TV news team working on the biggest stories, both at home and abroad?
It’s a challenging role with a great opportunity to direct coverage from the heart of our operation, the ITV network news desk. Reporting to the Heads of Foreign and Home News, you will work directly with our award-winning correspondents and cameramen as you commission and pursue stories, manage projects and produce coverage overseas as well as in the newsroom.
Proven national news desk experience is essential, along with excellent communication, people management and decision making skills. You must have real passion and hunger to be the first to the major stories.
To apply, please e-mail your CV and covering letter to nicki.galloway@itn.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 24th May 2013. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
ITN are recruiting for a Research Analyst to work in our dynamic Communications department.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications, the Research Analyst will provide a detailed analysis of viewer data across all ITN produced programmes, interpret research findings into actionable insights and translate data into innovative presentation formats.
The ideal candidate will have solid experience in a research department within a media company or reserach agency/consultancy, show a proven ability to analyse and interpret raw research findings and have a strong passion for understanding viewer behaviour. You will also need to demonstrate strong presentation skills and advanced knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to melanie.tansey@itn.co.uk
Closing date: 31st May
ITN is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies.
Assistant News Editor, ITN Source News
ITN Source are looking for an Assistant News Editor to work in their busy News team on a fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.
ITN Source News is responsible for the daily News Syndication of ITN video content, including live events and Reporter packages, as well as providing broadcast facilities such as; studio hire, location truck hire and FTP delivery to a wide range of international broadcasters.
The Assistant News Editor will be assisting the Editor of ITN Source News, and will responsible for logging and shotlisting ITV and C4 News bulletins & Rushes footage daily, answering ITN Source News phones, dealing with callers and prioritising information; including fielding queries and facilitating special commissions from external clients. The role also involves organising playouts for FTP delivery of content for adhoc clients, and editing material for use on Ithe TN Source News Highlights website.
The successful candidate will be a great communicator, have the ability to work well under pressure and have a genuine interest in, and knowledge of, the news agenda coupled with good editorial judgement.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to fiona.orchard@itn.co.uk
Closing date: 17th May 2013. No agencies. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
ITN is an equal opportunities employer.
Junior Broadcast Support Engineer
ITN are looking for a Junior Broadcast Support Engineer to provide technical support for the TV studio and the production systems associated with producing ITN's news ouput.
The role will involve identifying technical problems in broadcast television studios and the production equipment, and repairing or resolving these problems efficiently. It will also involve assisting on special programmes, monitoring technical and production output and advising supervisors and technical management on infrastructure issues.
The successful candidate will have an engineering degree or equivalent level qualification, knowledge of digital and analogue systems, a high degree of computer literacy and some knowledge of broadcast television systems.
If you are a confident, organised team-worker who can work under pressure and provide creative approaches to problem solving then please send your CV and cover letter to alex.mcbride@itn.co.uk
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 17th May 2013.
No agencies.
