13 Broadcast Journalist jobs in London

• Pitch, research, write, and produce engaging broadcast news stories for television, radio, and digital platforms.
• Conduct interviews with a wide range of sources, including public figures, experts, and eyewitnesses.
• Oversee the editorial content of broadcasts, ensuring accuracy, balance, and adherence to journalistic standards.
• Work closely with camera crews, editors, and production teams to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to the editorial planning process, identifying breaking news and developing in-depth features.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts across various sectors.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior journalists and production staff.
• Adapt content for different platforms and audiences, ensuring maximum reach and impact.
• Stay informed about current events and global affairs, identifying relevant story angles.
• Ensure all content meets ethical guidelines and legal requirements.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a journalist in a broadcast news environment.
• Proven experience in reporting, writing, and producing news content for television or radio.
• Excellent interviewing and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of current affairs and international news.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with video and audio editing software is advantageous.
• Ability to think critically and analytically, with strong news judgment.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital storytelling techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

• Identifying, researching, and developing compelling investigative story leads.
• Conducting thorough research using a variety of sources, including public records, interviews, and data analysis.
• Building and cultivating relationships with key contacts and whistleblowers.
• Planning and executing high-quality broadcast packages, including scriptwriting, filming coordination, and editing supervision.
• Conducting sensitive and challenging interviews with accuracy and integrity.
• Ensuring all journalistic output adheres to the highest ethical standards and legal requirements.
• Collaborating effectively with producers, camera crews, editors, and other members of the production team.
• Utilising data journalism techniques to uncover and present complex information in an accessible way.
• Writing engaging copy for online platforms and social media to promote broadcast content.
• Mentoring junior journalists and providing editorial guidance.

• Identify, research, and develop compelling news stories, with a focus on political developments, government policy, and legislative changes.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with key figures, politicians, and stakeholders, asking incisive questions and eliciting insightful responses.
• Write, edit, and produce high-quality broadcast scripts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards.
• Oversee the broadcast production process, from initial planning to final delivery, coordinating with camera crews, editors, and presenters.
• Contribute to editorial meetings, offering expert analysis and shaping the news agenda.
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts within political circles, government bodies, and think tanks.
• Deliver live reports and stand-ups from breaking news events with composure and authority.
• Ensure all content is factually accurate, balanced, and complies with broadcasting regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Mentor junior journalists, providing guidance and support to foster their professional development.
• Adapt content for different platforms and audiences, including digital and social media.

• Extensive experience as a broadcast journalist, with a proven track record in covering political news.
• Demonstrable expertise in political analysis and understanding of the UK political landscape.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in broadcast newsgathering techniques and broadcast technology.
• Excellent interviewing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and make critical decisions in fast-paced environments.
• A strong sense of journalistic ethics and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in investigative journalism is a significant advantage.
• A degree in Journalism, Politics, or a related field is preferred.

• Researching, developing, and pitching story ideas for current affairs programs.
• Conducting in-depth interviews with experts, politicians, public figures, and eyewitnesses.
• Writing scripts and crafting narratives that engage and inform viewers.
• Producing broadcast segments, from initial concept to final edit.
• Collaborating closely with camera crews, editors, and other production staff.
• Ensuring all content adheres to journalistic ethics, accuracy, and legal standards.
• Managing reporting assignments and overseeing junior journalists.
• Building and maintaining a strong network of contacts across various sectors.
• Traveling to locations to cover breaking news and develop in-depth features.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of current affairs coverage.

Requirements

Hourly Lecturer – Content Creation

Location: London

Salary: £25 - £39 per teaching hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Part time

SAE is part of AD Education, which is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, language training, student recruitment and workforce education. SAE London is looking for knowledgeable and engaging educators to teach on our Content Creation degree modules in SAE Higher Education programmes under the guidance of the Academic and Programme Managers. The ability to deliver across a number of modules at all levels is desirable.

Key responsibilities:

-    Preparation of the modules you are timetabled to facilitate, including developing and updating learning objects to be shared with students.

-    Facilitating learning through a variety of methods.

-    Planning students’ learning experience through lesson plans and deliverable course material.

-    Timely marking of assessments, providing useful and on-going feedback to students.

-    Pro-active involvement in campus events which promote SAE and our programmes.

Essential Criteria:

-    Honours degree in a related field or significant relevant industry experience and, either PG Cert Education/HEA Membership,

-    Ability to create and build on industry links.

-    Experience in Content Creation and relevant practices in the field of marketing, graphic design, web development, social media campaigns.

-    Concept development, project management and production skills.

-    Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

-    Must have rights to live and work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria:

-    Higher Education teaching experience, within the field of education, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials.

-    Experience in project-based learning, using technology in learning, including VLE and other similar forms of facilitating learning.

Along with much of the creative sector, at SAE, we celebrate diversity and believe in the power of individuality. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and reach their full potential.  Like the industry, we are committed to closing gaps in access and success for underrepresented groups.  To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

The closing date for this position is close of business  Wednesday 28th August 2024

For more information or an informal discussion please contact:

Antonio De Robertis, London Academic Manager:

Giorgio Pona, London Campus Manager:

Shelley White, Programme Leader Film & Media:

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent!

We are currently interviewing for this post, so please be advised that the position may be filled before the closing date. Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Salary: £26.10 to £40.70 depending on experience/qualifications
Hours: Full time or Part Time
Contract Type: Hourly Paid

We are looking for knowledgeable and engaging educators to teach on our Content Creation degree modules in SAE Higher Education programmes under the guidance of the Academic and Programme Managers. The ability to deliver across a number of modules at all levels is desirable.

Key responsibilities

● Preparation of the modules you are timetabled to facilitate, including developing and updating learning objects to be shared with students.

● Facilitating learning through a variety of methods.

● Planning students’ learning experience through lesson plans and deliverable course material.

● Timely marking of assessments, providing useful and on-going feedback to students.

● Pro-active involvement in campus events which promote SAE and our programmes.

Essential Criteria

● Honours degree in a related field or significant relevant industry experience and, either PG Cert Education/HEA Membership,

● Ability to create and build on industry links.

● Experience in Content Creation and relevant practices in the field of marketing, graphic design, web development, social media campaigns. Photography or podcasting experience a bonus.

● Concept development, project management and production skills.

● Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

● Must have rights to live and work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria

● Higher Education teaching experience, within the field of education, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials.

● Experience in project-based learning, using technology in learning, including VLE and other similar forms of facilitating learning.

Like much of the creative sector, SAE celebrates diversity and values the power of individuality. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience.

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and achieve their full potential. However, we recognise that barriers still exist in access and success for underrepresented groups. To improve the diversity of our academic team and help close these gaps, we strongly encourage applications from women, as well as individuals from global majority backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Your unique experiences and perspectives are not only welcomed but essential in shaping a more inclusive and representative creative industry.

For more information about the roles please contact Shelley White, Programme Leader Film & Media:

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent! Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London

Role: Finance Manager – Media Production Business

Location: London (hybrid working) - Permanent

The Role: This role is working for an independent global entertainment business that is going through some exciting growth and an exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the Finance and Accounting function. You will have ownership of the monthly close process, reporting and forecasting and oversight of day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the licensing division. There is also a clear path for progression and a great opportunity to move into a managerial role within the team plus excellent salary, bonus, and benefits.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Own and perform monthly close procedures and maintain adequate accounting records.
• Full responsibility to prepare Monthly/Quarterly P&L and Balance sheet, analysis and commentary.
• Review, analyze and reconcile data to ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial reporting.
• Responsible for revenue recognition and related cost of sales transactions.
• Liaising with AR to issue invoices and monitoring minimum guarantees, advances and royalties
• Prepare cash flow forecast and analysis for the global licensing business.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in line with corporate FP&A timetables and working in conjunction with global sales executives.
• Ownership of long-range plan for the business unit.
• Report monthly dashboard / results / KPI in a timely manner to corporate FP&A team
• Collation of budgets and forecasts/reforecast across the rights and K&F production businesses
• Prepare UK monthly cash request to be submitted to corporate
• Liaising with royalty team and preparing agent reporting
• Prepare quarterly VAT submission
• Liaise with Hong Kong audit team for annual subsidiary audit
• Review expense reports with office manager
• Liaising with commercial, corporate, legal teams in NY, Toronto and UK.
• Responsible for marketing and tradeshow lines in Rights business P&L
• Prepare overheads for forecasting and budgeting across rights and K&F production business
• Other ad-hoc project duties as required by Director of Finance

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong Microsoft excel skills – vlookups, pivot tables
• Prior experience with ERP and FP&A/management reporting software and rights management database software is a plus (e.g. Netsuite, Workday Adaptive, Rightsline)
• Prior experience dealing with a global head office/parent advantageous and dealing with multi currencies
• Familiarity with tax withholding practices
• Proven capacity to contribute positively to team work
• Ability to both follow direction and work independently to effectively manage workload and prioritize activities
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.

Company Information

Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Role: Finance Manager (Distribution) – Media Production Business

Location: London (hybrid working) – 15-month fixed term contract

The Role: This role is working for an independent global entertainment business that is going through some exciting growth and an exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the Finance and Accounting function. You will have ownership of the monthly close process, reporting and forecasting and oversight of day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the distribution division. There is also a clear path for progression and a great opportunity to move into a managerial role within the team plus excellent salary, bonus, and benefits.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Own and perform monthly close procedures and maintain adequate accounting records.
• Full responsibility to prepare Monthly/Quarterly P&L and Balance sheet, analysis and commentary.
• Review, analyze and reconcile data to ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial reporting.
• Responsible for revenue recognition and related cost of sales transactions.
• Prepare cash flow forecast and analysis for the global distribution business.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in line with corporate FP&A timetables and working in conjunction with global sales executives.
• Report monthly dashboard / results / KPI in a timely manner to corporate FP&A team
• Manage and execute sales executives commission reporting and headcount reporting.
• Review producer reporting with the global rights team
• Liaise with tax computation team on annual UK tax submission and UK stat accounts
• Prepare investment recoupment tracker and analysis.
• Liaising with central corporate team, material ops teams, scripted team in Toronto, NY, LA and UK.
• Key point of contact with corporate finance and legal team to liaise on any queries.
• Perform ad hoc Duties as necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong Microsoft excel skills – vlookups, pivot tables
• Prior experience with ERP and FP&A/management reporting software and rights management database software is a plus (e.g. Netsuite, Workday Adaptive, Rightsline)
• Prior experience dealing with a global head office/parent advantageous and dealing with multi currencies
• Familiarity with tax withholding practices
• Proven capacity to contribute positively to team work
• Ability to both follow direction and work independently to effectively manage workload and prioritize activities
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.

Company Information

Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.