Description Workplace: White City, London -(2 or 3 days in the office per week) The team Our ITV News teams deliver high quality, credible and impartial journalism to millions of people on television and online. It’s a fast paced environment with a huge variety of roles on offer and plenty of challenges. We operate from 11 main news production centres across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands. We also have a Political Unit based in the heart of Westminster and produce a range of current affairs & factual programming at ITV Wales, UTV and ITV Border. The role ITV News Central is looking for an exceptional On-Screen Journalist to join its award-winning team in Birmingham. This is a high profile, on-screen role for someone with a consistent track record of delivering striking, high-quality, distinctive journalism on television, on ITVX and online. The Midlands is a richly diverse part of the UK, and we're looking for a person who will help ensure our coverage is as representative of the people and backgrounds of all those who live here as possible. We are a multi-platform operation so you will be enthusiastic about developing an online presence, ideally having proven experience of using digital media to extend the reach of your journalism. As an established self-starter, you will immerse yourself in the community, ensure our newsgathering reflects the different communities that make up our audience and develop great contacts to deliver agenda-setting coverage across the Central region. Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria) Fully qualified NCTJ, BJTC or equivalent experience A strong knowledge of media law & compliance, the Ofcom Code and the ability to exercise excellent editorial judgement The ability to generate, research and develop original, impactful and distinctive ideas, taking a creative approach to story-telling, treatments and production to deliver high quality reports for both on-air and online Strong and creative writing skills (accurate spelling and grammar essential) A strong knowledge of the patch, its cultural heritage and an awareness of the types of stories that engage our audiences. An understanding of the importance of Diversity a nd Inclusion in determining output. Other things we’re looking for (key criteria) The ability to work to deadlines is crucial. On-Screen Journalists will have an organised approach with effective logistical skills. The ability to plan well, work efficiently and keep calm and focussed under pressure is essential. Proven ability to build a strong network of contacts with the ability to think laterally about where stories are developing and identifying the contacts to deliver the stories The ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and quick-thinking with strong and decisive decision making skills Excellent news judgement in line with ITV News aspirations. Comprehensive knowledge of and interest in national and regional news – both newspapers, online and other broadcast media