Broadcast Journalist - Manchester

You’ll be skilled in the use of the full range of social and multi-media tools available to deliver a successful multi-platform news experience for audiences across the region. You’ll obviously be experienced with all legal and both Global’s and Ofcom’s broadcast regulations and guidelines.  

You'll have a great passion for news, and you will be aware that it happens 24/7, so an understanding this isn’t a ‘normal’ office job is essential. You should be willing to take ownership for being across the news agenda, and able to demonstrate a proven track record in responding to breaking news stories. Flexibility and versatility in the role is vital.   

3 b est t hings a bout t he j ob  

• Working on some of the UK’s biggest and most exciting radio stations with a team of passionate and hard-working journalists!  

• No two days are the same: you’ll be working on a variety of regional and national stories.  

• The opportunity to build outstanding and exclusive content both on-air and online!  

Measures of success –   
 
In t h e f irst f ew m onths, y ou w ould h ave :  

• Grasped the news agenda and produced stand-out content on some of the nation’s biggest radio brands.  

• Established yourself as a trusted voice to our audiences.  

• Set the standard in the quality of output across our newsroom.  

Responsibilities o f t he r ole  

• The person in this position will have a relevant journalism qualification including a legal understanding - and experience in a radio newsroom working on a bulletin or production desk.  

• You will have a fantastic voice, write creatively and be able to deliver high quality, relevant, timely and accurate news and current affairs content.  

• You’ll help set the on-air and digital agenda on a daily basis .  

• You will have sound legal judgement and be proficient in OFCOM's broadcast regulations and guidelines.  

• Developing relationships with key contacts across our patches  

• Responding to breaking news stories in a calm and professional manner  

What y ou w ill n eed  
 
The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:

• Delivering standout, OFCOM-compliant bulletins which routinely meet and exceed Global standards.  

• Pitching and delivering exclusive, original content, either on your own or in collaboration with other team members.  

• Understanding the importance of bespoke content across our brand portfolio and be capable of taking responsibility for all editorial decisions with those diverse audiences in mind.  

• Responding to changing situations and problem-solving under pressure, to ensure our output is always of the highest standard in all circumstances.  

• News happens 24/7 - this isn’t a ‘normal’ office job and flexibility is key.  

• A full clean UK driving licence is essential