Journalist (Welsh Language Programmes)

Office location: Cardiff (this is an office-based role unsuitable for hybrid working).

ITV Cymru Wales is looking for a multi skilled journalist to join its Welsh Language Programmes team.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a journalist to work across our current affairs output for S4C  (our political series Y Byd yn ei Le and Y Byd ar Bedwar). 

With extensive contacts across Wales you will have an excellent understanding and proven experience in news or current affairs production in Wales.  And you’ll have your finger firmly on the pulse of Welsh politics, with a deep understanding of the political landscape and systems in Wales.

You will be a crucial part of the team working on the ‘Y Byd yn ei Le’ series - researching ideas, finding contributors, liaising with political parties and elected members and producing content or programmes. 

You will also be expected to support ‘Y Byd ar Bedwar’ with long term investigations and current affairs programming when needed.

You will have a strong understanding of compliance and broadcast guidelines and the ability to work in a fast paced newsroom environment under challenging circumstances. 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria):

• Fluency in Welsh language (both spoken and written)
• A minimum of 2 years of professional journalistic experience in News or Current Affairs 
• Excellent knowledge of Welsh and UK politics
• Good understanding of compliance and broadcasting guidelines

Other things we’re looking for 

• Great understanding of digital platforms with ideas on how to attract new audiences to our content
• Camera skills and editing experience are desirable
• A network of diverse and varied contacts 
• Good communication skills and a great team player

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at ITV Cymru Wales and we want to ensure we reflect our audience both on screen and in our workforce. ITV is for Everyone and we encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to apply for this role.

Newsrooms are busy and pressurised environments, involving live news production, which often requires colleagues to make quick decisions under pressure. We also need people who are able to use their initiative and, particularly for editorial roles, know what information might be required and how to research it.

We need to test these abilities at the interview stage to understand how candidates will react when operating in a pressurised environment. This is a fundamental requirement of the role. We will always consider any request for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process, for example sharing key themes when that is requested in connection with a neurodivergent condition, whilst still ensuring that we are able to test a candidate's ability to operate in the specific environment of a newsroom.

At ITV, we appreciate the use of technology for research during the application process. We understand that AI tools, including ChatGPT, can be valuable resources. However, we value authenticity and expect applicants to showcase their own thoughts and experiences.

Applications that appear to be directly copied from AI-generated content may be subject to rejection. We believe in a fair and authentic assessment process, and your individuality is key to standing out in our selection.

To apply, send a CV, cover letter, and please include examples of your work within your application.