Deputy Editor - Daytime ; Jeremy Vine, Storm & Alexis, Matt Allwright & Vanessa; Maternity

We are looking for a highly experienced programme maker and manager to become Deputy Editor of Daytime on 5, which includes Jeremy Vine, Storm & Alexis, Matt Allwright and Vanessa. The successful candidate must have first class editorial and leadership skills, along with a real flair for making engaging and entertaining shows. It is a 12 month maternity cover contract, starting April.

The Deputy Editor will be responsible for supporting the Editor in implementing the long-term strategy and vision for Daytime on 5, to make our shows the most talked about discussion programmes in Britain. It will involve assisting the Editor in setting the agenda for all four programmes and managing the team. They will also deputise for the Editor when appropriate. The successful candidate will have considerable editorial and production experience, excellent organisation and communication skills, and be brimming with ideas for talking points and guests.

The role will also involve being hands on in the planning and production of the shows, and outputting programmes from the gallery.

• Assist the Editor with the day-to-day running of the show and implementing its long-term strategy
• Identify talking points and guests for the programme
• Generate production ideas to create memorable studio moments
• Output the programme on a regular basis
• React to the kind of stories that will work for the 5 audience – whether it be dealing with the most important issues in Britain in a relevant way, or lighter topics to make us smile
• React to breaking news
• Lead planning meetings and be responsible for long-term content
• Input editorially into digital output and help increase the presence of the show online
• Support the Editor in managing a bright, hungry team tasked with picking the very best guests and discussion topics
• Set the highest standards for all content and ensure it is accurate and compliant with the law and relevant regulations
• Deputise for the Editor when required
• 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.

• Excellent editorial judgement
• Strong decision making and leadership skills
• The ability to spot talking points that will make engaging and entertaining television for a daytime audience
• Imagination and flair to bring those talking points to life
• Extremely strong production skills
• First-class gallery output skills
• Experience of managing a team and getting the best out of people
• Experience and understanding of social media across a variety of platforms
• Awareness and understanding of budget management
• A positive attitude to problem-solving and calm under pressure
• The highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail around often complex and controversial material
• Solid experience of legal situations and understanding of Ofcom regulations, media law and the ITN Legal Compliance procedures
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload efficiently and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to demonstrate our company values – Transparent, Innovative and Collaborative

Our people are at the heart of everything we do ’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles.

Please just let us know in your application, or at any stage throughout the process, if this is something you want to explore.