Thomas Johnston

Current job title:

Production Journalist for ITV

Brief description of role:

As a production journalist, I’m part of the team responsible for ITV Channel’s programme and online content. From editing footage to creating graphics, interviewing politicians to producing the programme from the gallery, we work behind the scenes to ensure we’re telling the stories that matter to our viewers as comprehensively and creatively as possible, both digitally and on-screen

Best parts of the job:

The best part of the job is watching something you’ve worked hard to research and pull together go out on-screen.

Skills/qualities needed:

Adaptability,creativity,teamwork, organisation - and vitally, knowing your audience and your patch!