Are you an ambitious storyteller looking for an opportunity to develop your journalism career? Falkland Islands Television (FITV) is seeking a motivated Broadcast Journalist to join our newsroom in the South Atlantic.

This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience across reporting, presenting, filming, editing and digital content production while living and working in one of the world’s most unique locations.

As part of a small and dynamic team, you’ll take on responsibilities that would often take years to reach in larger media organisations. From day one, you’ll be trusted to find stories, conduct interviews, produce content and help shape local news coverage.

Whether you’re a recent journalism graduate or looking for the next step in your media career, FITV offers an exceptional opportunity to build your skills, portfolio and professional experience.

The Role

As a Broadcast Journalist, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our newsroom. You’ll be expected to identify stories, build relationships within the community, create engaging content and contribute to our television and digital platforms.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching, developing and pitching story ideas
• Conducting interviews and gathering information for news and feature stories
• Filming news reports, interviews and community events
• Writing scripts and preparing content for broadcast.
• Editing video content using industry-standard software
• Presenting news stories and feature segments on camera
• Producing content for FITV’s social media and digital platforms
• Assisting with special productions
• Representing FITV professionally within the community
• Maintaining high editorial, ethical and production standards

No two days are the same at FITV. Coverage may include:

• Politics and government
• Community events and local initiatives
• Environmental and conservation issues
• Sports and cultural activities
• Human-interest features
• Education and youth programmes
• Business and economic developments
• Breaking news and developing stories

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Journalism, Media, Communications or a related field or NCTJ or equivalent journalism training
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing platforms
• Experience using video cameras and editing software
• Full, clean driving licence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Competent computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.

Desirable

• Experience in journalism, communications, media production, marketing or content creation
• Strong news judgement and storytelling ability
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Confidence interviewing contributors and members of the public
• Experience creating and managing social media content
• On-camera presenting or public speaking experience

How To Apply

Please send your CV, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and why you would

be a good fit and links to any relevant examples of your work (written, video, social media or other

content, if available) to recruitment@fitv.co.fk by 28th July 2026. For more information about FITV

or the role, please email the address above

About FITV & Life In The Falkland Islands

FITV is the Falkland Islands’ dedicated television station, producing trusted local news, current affairs programming, community features and digital content.

As a small broadcaster, our journalists are involved in every stage of production. We don’t just report stories – we research, film, edit, present and publish them across multiple platforms.

This provides an unrivalled opportunity to develop a broad range of journalism and production skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Falkland Islands offer a unique lifestyle and working environment. Benefits include:

• A safe and welcoming community
• Incredible wildlife and natural scenery
• Excellent outdoor recreation opportunities
• Short commuting times
• Strong work-life balance
• The opportunity to experience life in a British Overseas Territory

For many staff members, living in the Falkland Islands becomes one of the most rewarding aspects of the role.

Why Join FITV?

See your work make a real impact in the community. Your work will help inform and connect the Falkland Islands community. You’ll develop practical skills across journalism, television production, digital media and storytelling.

FITV is a small, collaborative organisation where your ideas and contributions matter. From news and feature stories to community events and special broadcasts, no two days are the same. You’ll gain experience in reporting, filming, editing, presenting and content production.

Within your first year, you will:

• Produce and present engaging news and feature stories
• Build strong relationships across the Falklands community
• Contribute confidently to newsroom planning and editorial discussions
• Develop technical skills in filming, editing, presenting and production
• Become a trusted storyteller representing FITV and the Falkland Islands