Producer (Welsh Language Programmes) in Cardiff

Overview

ITV Cymru Wales is looking for an ambitious producer to join its Welsh Language Programmes team. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced journalist to showcase their producing skills, working across our current affairs output for S4C (Y Byd ar Bedwar & Y Byd yn ei Le). From producing hard-hitting investigations to reporting on some of the world\'s biggest stories, this role is ideal for a creative storyteller who strives to set the news agenda. You will have extensive contacts across Wales and a strong track record in producing current affairs in Wales, with a deep understanding of Welsh politics and the political landscape and systems in Wales.

You will have a strong understanding of compliance and broadcast guidelines and the ability to work independently under challenging circumstances. Ideally you will have strong camera and editing skills and/or experience of directing and leading production teams. Depending on experience, you might be asked to undertake some line manager duties.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include producing current affairs content, developing original investigations, and contributing to the newsroom where appropriate. You will work across live and recorded outputs, ensuring high production standards and accuracy, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver compelling Welsh-language programming.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Welsh language (both spoken and written)
• Proven track record in journalistic originality and creativity
• Excellent compliance knowledge
• Great understanding of digital platforms with ideas on how to attract new audiences to our content
• Self-shooting camera skills and editing experience are desirable
• The ability to use diverse and varied contacts to generate original stories
• Good communication and leadership skills to manage less experienced team members

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at ITV Cymru Wales, and we reflect our audience on screen and in our workforce. ITV is for Everyone and we encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to apply for this role.

Interview and adjustments

Newsrooms are busy and pressurised environments, involving live news production and quick decisions under pressure. We may test initiative and research abilities at the interview stage to understand how candidates will react in a newsroom. We will always consider reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process. For example, sharing key themes when requested in connection with a neurodivergent condition, while still ensuring we test a candidate’s ability to operate in the newsroom.

Application process and policy

At ITV, we value the use of technology for research during the application process. We recognise that AI tools, including ChatGPT, can be useful resources, but we expect applicants to showcase their own thoughts and experiences. Applications that appear to be copied from AI-generated content may be rejected. We believe in a fair and authentic assessment process, and your individuality is key to standing out in our selection.

How to apply (Welsh)

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Benefits

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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