The Junior Researcher will be tasked with helping producers and researchers in all aspects of producing the programme. They will be specifically responsible for helping make newspaper briefing packs for guests, creating on-air graphics, and screening callers who ring into the programme. The successful candidate will have good journalism skills and be brimming with ideas for debates. They will need to be proactive, organised, meticulous and thrive under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Help the on-air team in all aspects of research and production
Make briefing packs for guests
Create graphics to go on air using photoshop and Viz
Select and publish pictures for broadcast
Screen and select callers before they are put on air
Come up with ideas for debates and panelists
Assist the programme team with research on show mornings
Help look after the programme's guests before and after the show
Deal professionally with members of the public who ring into the show
Be willing to help researchers write briefs and liaise with panelists
Work in accordance with ITN guidelines on health and safety


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
A qualification in journalism is desirable
Good attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/visual)
A good knowledge of topical issues and current affairs
Strong research skills
The highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail
Adept at working independently - a self-starter, comfortable at being stretched
A good team player
Calm under pressure
Good people skills when dealing with callers
Enthusiastic and passionate
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Knowledge of media law
A knowledge of media law and an understanding of ITN Legal Compliance procedures
Ability to demonstrate our company values - Trust, Innovative and Collaborative