This position fulfils a number of newsgathering roles across the Channel 5 news and planning desks. You will assist our News Editors and planning team across TV and digital output to chase and secure content and guests and assign resources. The successful candidate will be proactive in finding story elements, understand the 5 News agenda and have the energy and enthusiasm to deliver distinctive programmes. You must also appreciate the importance of social media and work with our correspondents in promoting our content online.

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Interviews will be held on Monday 29th July and Tuesday 30th July only.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting News Editors, Planning Editor and Planning Deputy News Editor as and when required
Answering news desk phones, dealing with callers and prioritising information
Pursuing, booking and liaising with any potential guests or contributors, negotiating fees within budget
Passing on information in a clear, concise manner
Co-ordinating the assignment and briefing of newsgathering staff
Being a key liaison point between the news desk and on-the-road teams
Dealing with PRs and publicity to secure high profile guests
Logging picture as and when required
Being aware of copyright and access information as well as ITN compliance rules
Researching, locating, and negotiating the acquisition of stills and video material within budget
Sourcing and securing video and other content from social media for TV and digital output
Fielding queries and facilitating special commissions
Finding and researching stories and securing filming opportunities
Ensuring liaison with the ITV News and Channel 4 News news desks and ITN Productions to ensure 5 News is across all content and deployments and to avoid duplications in assignments
Identifying and creating opportunities for digital content then working with the news desk, planning team and Digital Editor to deliver them
Understanding the importance of fast, accurate and detailed logging of material and absolute compliance with ITN policy on clip coding
Liaising with the rostering team about the availability of newsgathering staff
Act up to the role of Deputy News Editor on occasion

These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Key Requirements
Good communicator
Ability to work calmly under pressure
A strong team player
Good organisational and prioritisation skills while retaining attention to detail
Flexible worker with a positive approach to problem-solving
Ability to deal with high profile public figures
A genuine interest in, and knowledge of, the 5 News agenda
An understanding of the difference between TV and digital content and output
Knowledge of social media as a newsgathering tool
Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a broad range of people
Engagement with new technologies and newsgathering methods
Good knowledge of Ofcom regulations and the ITN compliance manual
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Awareness and understanding of the financial implications of all decision making
Previous newsroom experience desired
Only candidates with a journalistic background or training will be considered for this position