Broadcast Journalist

Global; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in London is looking for an experienced Broadcast Journalist to produce engaging news content for leading radio brands. Candidates should possess strong broadcast journalism experience and exceptional writing skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of media law. This role offers the chance to work creatively with a talented team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in radio newsroom.
• Experience in writing and reading news bulletins.
• Ability to curate original and engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Write and read news bulletins for major UK radio brands.
• Curate original content for LBC News.

Skills

Broadcast journalism experience

Exceptional writing skills

Understanding of media law

Job description

Accepting applications until: 8 August 2025

Job Description

Your Role: Broadcast Journalist (London)

Global’s Newsroom in London needs a journalist with a fantastic broadcast voice and exceptional writing skills to be part of our team. The successful candidate should have extensive broadcast journalism experience in a radio newsroom, including writing and reading news bulletins, selecting and pushing key news from guest interviews, and audio editing. A solid understanding of media law is also required.

As a Broadcast Journalist at Global, you will:

Key Responsibilities

• Write and read news bulletins for LBC – Britain’s biggest commercial news talk brand.
• Curate original content for our rolling news station LBC News, alongside bulletins for major UK radio brands like Heart, Capital, and Smooth.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: We tell the biggest stories of the day in engaging and creative ways for audiences across Global’s platforms.

Own It: Push our original and exclusive stories, building on our track record for delivering standout journalism.

Keep it Simple: Tell stories in an accessible, concise, and conversational way for our audiences.

Better Together: Work alongside a talented team of newsreaders, producers, and presenters to create outstanding broadcast and digital content.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you will:

• Understand the news agenda and produce standout content on some of the nation’s biggest radio brands.
• Establish yourself as a trusted voice to our audiences.
• Set the standard in the quality of output across our newsroom, learning Global's Newsroom style.

What You’ll Need

The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of:

• Content: Deliver standout, OFCOM-compliant content that routinely meets and exceeds Global standards.
• Ownership: Understand the importance of tailored content across our brand portfolio and take ownership of all editorial decisions for diverse audiences.
• Fast thinking: Respond to changing situations and solve problems under pressure to ensure high standards in all circumstances.
• Flexibility: Be prepared to work across weekends and overnight shifts, as news happens 24/7.