Workplace: London - studio/office The RoleThe Head of News will be responsible for driving topical and human interest content across This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women. Responsible for managing the news team, they will use initiative and tenacity to drive bids for stories and guests, lead on forward planning, make key contributions in editorial meetings and ensure compliance with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code. The role will also involve regularly deputising for the Editor and Deputy Editor and leading key editorial meetings. As well as the news team, the Head of News will also line manage the entertainment team and the phone in producer.Key ResponsibilitiesLine manages the Senior News Producer and News Producers, the entertainment team and the phone in producer, overseeing the performance, development and appraisal of all direct reports. Deputise for the Editor and Deputy Editor in presenter meetings, debriefs and in the gallery during the live show. Drive bids for high-profile, newsmaking guests.Lead on forward planning, anticipating the need for editorial coverage.Present options for topical and human interest stories in daily editorial meetings.Distribute stories/workload to the news team and keep across progress. Keep across and flag relevant developing/breaking news throughout the day.Liaise with producers/dayteams on stories and latest updates. Ensure stories are legally sound and have been through the appropriate legal/duty of care checks.Oversee booking of contributors for Morning View. Maintain and develop an impressive network of useful contacts. Oversee the staffing and rota patterns of the news team.Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)Experienced journalist with a track-record of working at a senior level on a live news/topical programme. A history of consistently beating the competition to secure exclusive guests and stories. Experience of successfully leading and managing a team. Existing relationships with an extensive network of contacts and the ability to build new relationships.Excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience of outputting or overseeing output of a live programme in the gallery. Excellent knowledge of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.Additional Information The shift pattern will include regular Sundays and bank holidays.Please ensure that your CV and application clearly evidences how you meet the minimum criteria outlined in the job description.Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.Your work matters to millions. Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV. ITV is for everyone. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above). We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about applying with a disability. * There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications. Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it. ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including: Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyoneGenerous holiday allowance, plus you can buy moreAnnual bonus opportunityCompetitive pension contributionSave as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV sharesWellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy lifeMore about our benefitsFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-11
Head of News in London employer: ITV
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