Trainee Digital Journalist (Welsh Language Programmes)

ITV Cymru Wales

2 x 12 month fixed term contracts

Office location: Cardiff

External Advert: £24,898 - £29,034

Hiring range: 

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com 

Your work matters to millions.

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. 

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

Our News team delivers high quality and trustworthy television and online coverage that regularly attracts audiences in excess of 3.5 million viewers. It’s a fast moving environment with a huge variety of roles and challenges on offer. We operate in 11 main news production centres across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands. We also have a Political Unit based in the heart of Westminster. And finally, we produce a range of current affairs & factual programming out of ITV Wales, UTV and ITV Border.

The role

Are you a lover of all things social media? 

Enjoy talking to new people, getting to know their stories? 

Like the sound of working somewhere where each day is different? 

If you’ve said yes to any of the above - this job might be just for you. 

ITV Cymru Wales, in partnership with S4C  are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to develop their career in the world of Journalism, creating content in the Welsh language. 

The 12-month training plan will enable you to create news and current affairs content on Instagram, Tiktok 'Hansh Dim Sbin' and for S4C's digital news service.

Your day to day will involve reacting to stories that are happening in the news creating content for social media platforms in a fun and engaging way - with a keen focus of putting a young twist on them.  You will also be writing Welsh language news articles for S4C’s news service and producing digital video content for the service. Additionally, you’ll be able to research and create your own original journalism content on topics ranging from celebrity culture, to social justice stories. 

You will have a keen interest in news and current affairs and an excellent understanding of a variety of social media platforms and how they can be utilised but also have the drive and passion to find a variety of new voices and stories from the corners of Wales that are sometimes under-represented. 

All you have to do to apply is to send in a CV and a 2 minute video.

Please note, your presentation skills are not being assessed, only the content of your answer. If you would prefer to, you may submit the answer in writing.   You can record your clip by using a mobile or equivalent device, upload the footage to Youtube (further guide here  Youtube)  or similar (which will generate a link to submit - you will need to create a Youtube account). Remember to clearly state your name. 

Please record your answers to the following two questions: 

1. Full name, where you’re from and your preferred pronouns.

2. I’m interested in being the next trainee journalist because…….

3. What topics are you passionate about and how would they work for digital audiences?

The answers should be sent as one video, with the total duration being no longer than 2 minutes. 

Skills you’ll need 

• Fluency in Welsh language (both spoken and written)

• Journalistic instinct

• Creative thinker 

• Great understanding of digital platforms and strategies 

• A passion to increase representation and improve accessibility of Welsh language news content for young audiences

Other things we’re looking for 

• Keen interest in news and current affairs 

• Strong communication and language skills

• Team player

ITV is for everyone.

ITV is for Everyone and we want to ensure that ITV Cymru Wales reflects our audience both on screen and in our teams. We encourage applications from Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people and People of Colour to help us achieve our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals.  

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).

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.

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.

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone

• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Competitive pension contribution

• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares

• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
   

More about our benefits 

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.

Closing date:    03/08/25

Please note the notice period for this role is 2 months (this will include any new contracts/ secondments)