Head of News & Programmes - ITV Cymru Wales
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Head of News & Programmes
ITV Cymru Wales
Permanent
Main office location: Cardiff,
Wales
Hiring range: From £85,168
Please note: This is to assist
candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does
not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.
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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.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team
Our News team delivers high
quality and trustworthy coverage across multiple platforms, including
our flagship 6pm news programmes which regularly attract total
audiences of around 3 million viewers each weekday. It’s a fast moving
environment with a huge variety of roles and challenges on offer. We
operate in 11 main production centres across the UK and the Channel
Islands, delivering news for television and digital but also producing
a range of current affairs & factual programming.
The role
Are you a strong leader who puts
quality and developing people first?
ITV is looking for a Head of
News & Programmes for ITV Cymru Wales to lead an enthusiastic team of
editorial, operational and support colleagues. Under your guidance,
they will react swiftly and effectively to breaking news stories and
create a range of first class programmes.
Your
organisational abilities will be second to none. As Head of News &
Programmes you will be responsible for long-term strategic planning,
editorial direction, colleague performance and development, appraisal
and communication. You will be involved in the development and
implementation of ITV initiatives and projects, working with
colleagues across ITV News and other parts of the business. Overseeing
a large team, the ability to delegate effectively is essential. You’ll
also engage and work with other key stakeholders across Wales.
ITV News prides itself in providing the best pictures and the
finest writing to satisfy our loyal audiences. The Head of News &
Programmes will have a proven record in creative journalism, ensuring
excellence both on air and online, motivating colleagues and leading
by example.
You will be responsible for
overseeing the service for ITV Cymru Wales, which includes the daily
flagship news programme Wales at Six and all our bulletins across the
week. You’ll help drive forward content about Wales on our new
streaming service, ITVX, and all our other digital platforms, as well
as delivering over a hundred hours of political, current affairs and
factual programming by our English and Welsh language teams.
If all of the above
is covered, and your passion for the role shines through, you could be
just the person we are looking for.
Our people are our greatest
asset and, as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants
from diverse backgrounds to work both in front of and behind the
cameras.
"ITV, where creativity, diversity and
collaboration put us right at the heart of popular culture."
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Substantial Journalistic experience within the broadcast industry - operating at a senior level.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Strong knowledge of Journalism Law, Employment law & Ofcom codes.
- Financial acumen including budget
control & project cost planning.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- The ability to provide long term strategic direction.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience of strong and decisive decision making.
- A working knowledge of Wales, its
history and politics.
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. D rop us a line if you require anything at .
* 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 options available
- 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
Closing date: Sunday 28th April
2024
Interview date: Tuesday 7th May
2024
Please note the notice period for
this role is 3 months.
Head Of News & Programmes - ITV Cymru Wales
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