Head of News, ITV Cymru Wales - Cardiff, United Kingdom - ITV PLC

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Head of News & Programmes
ITV Cymru Wales
Permanent

Main office location:
The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.
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.

With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Head of News & Programmes will also oversee the budgets for news and programme production, and previous experience of this is desirable.

The role is mainly based in Cardiff, but the successful applicant will be required to travel in Wales and attend regular meetings in London and other ITV regions.

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."
Substantial Journalistic experience within the broadcast industry - operating at a senior level.
Financial acumen including budget control & project cost planning.
The ability to provide long term strategic direction.
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).

Find out more about applying with a disability.
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
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
Sunday 28th May 2024