News Producer - This Morning (Part Time)

Office/Studio Based, London

6 Month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)

2 Days per week (Monday and Tuesday)

One weekend in 5 with time off in Lieu.

Hiring range: £40,000 - £45,000 (pro rated to part time 2 days per week)

Your work matters to millions.

This Morning features a broad mix of topical news items and human interest stories. A fantastic opportunity has now arisen to join us as a News Producer. 

In this varied and busy role, you’ll be involved in the booking of newsmaking guests and exclusives, as well as both serious and light-hearted human interest stories. You’ll need to be a tenacious self-starter with an impressive contacts book and have strong relationships with news agencies, freelance journalists, newspapers, ITN and other media organisations. 

You will have a journalistic background and excellent knowledge of current affairs, especially of the issues that matter to our viewers. You’ll need to be bursting with original story ideas and ‘This Morning’ takes on the big news of the day.

You’ll need to have an excellent grasp of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code and be proficient in overcoming legal hurdles to produce compliant items.

You’ll be a team player, working collaboratively with other members of the Newsdesk, as well as with different departments across the programme.  You must have a flexible approach to work as you will be working to a shift pattern which will include weekends and bank holidays.

Preferably you’ll also have experience working in a live broadcast environment. If you’d thrive on the buzz of securing exclusives and setting the news agenda on a live network programme, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• A journalistic background and comprehensive knowledge of current affairs
• Excellent grasp of the Ofcom codeInitiative and tenacity in chasing stories
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to perform efficiently under pressure
• Experience in working in a live studio environment

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• A team player who can work effectively with different departments across the programme
• Being proactive and thinking outside the box to come up with This Morning story ideas
• Confidence pitching stories in meetings

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 Daytimetalent@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

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

More about our benefits 

Closing date: Tuesday 18th March 2025