News Reporter / TV Journalist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Please note: You must have a journalism qualification to be shortlisted for this role.
That's TV provides locally targeted news services for 20 regions in the UK on Freeview channel 7/8, alongside entertainment programming.
That's TV is now seeking to recruit talented multi-skilled journalists to deliver compelling TV news stories for its locally focused news programming in the East of England and beyond.
A number of That's TV journalists have been nominated for awards over the past 7+ years and many have gone on to work with major broadcasters including the BBC, ITN, Sky and CNN.
This is a rare opportunity to gain significant experience in TV news reporting and production. The successful appointee will have responsibility for setting up and conducting video interviews, editing news reports and scripting / producing local news programming.
Do you love news? That's TV is seeking ambitious journalists who will want to bin the press releases and find and produce challenging community-focused news stories.
Sorry but due to volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £19,575.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please summarise why you believe that you are suitable for this role?
Licence/Certification:
- journalism qualification (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for News Reporter / TV Journalist roles across That's TV - Freeview network (That's Televsion Limited)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,575 - £19,575 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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