To produce dynamic and innovative programmes of the highest editorial and technical quality. This role requires a journalist with sound news judgement and the ability to motivate both input and output teams in a creative and disciplined manner sometimes under extreme pressure.ResponsibilitiesGenerate programme running orders making key editorial judgements to build a creative, dynamic  ITV London news programme daily at 6pmHold Output team meetings, brief Correspondents, News Desks and Newscasters on the programme content and their role in itOverall responsibility for transmission from the galleryMaking a final check of scripts and packages prior to transmissionGenerating original story ideas and treatmentsCompiling and refining the running ordersDeciding programme headlines and trailsMaking decisions on news values, legal issues, taste and decencyMaintaining an overview of programme timingMaking decisions about changes to the running order during transmissionEnsure our programmes reflect the diversity of our audience through a balanced mix of reporters and contributors covering stories that connect with our viewersIn conjunction with our Digital team ensure there is close co-operation, understanding and creative cross-promotion of all ITV platformsActing up as London Editor when required and duty editing on some weekendsThis Position Description identifies the main requirements of the job.  It is not an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.QualificationsA lively, creative and dynamic leaderA cool and calm operator with a positive “can do” approachA good communicator with a strong ability to solve problemsA confident and capable team leader, with excellent organisational skillsSound Editorial judgement in line with the ITV News London agendaA good understanding of key issues affecting the capitalAn eye for identifying the best use of picture and graphicsFlair and imaginationAn aptitude for the technical skills of editing and graphicsGood understanding of the on-line operation, and its synchronicity with broadcast programmes