Broadcast Journalist, Energy Markets

Media Contacts; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking an experienced broadcaster to develop a live broadcast channel focused on oil and derivatives markets. The role involves originating stories, conducting interviews, and crafting scripts for both live and recorded segments. Candidates should have a strong background in broadcast journalism, preferably in business news, as well as solid production skills. This is an exciting opportunity to shape content for a new 24-hour broadcast service.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in broadcast journalism, preferably in business news.
• Strong production skills including booking, formats, scripting.
• Comfortable with both scripted and unscripted interactions.

Responsibilities

• Originate and prioritize energy-markets stories.
• Present live and recorded segments.
• Lead interviews with market participants.

Skills

Broadcast journalism experience

Production skills

Technical translation abilities

Job description

Overview

An independent media arm of a leading energy-markets firm is launching a live broadcast channel covering oil and derivatives markets. They are building a credible, on-air presence for professionals and serious retail investors. Launching initially through social channels, you will be involved in developing their coverage into a 24-hour broadcast service, including live coverage, evergreen content, and data-driven reporting.

Role

We are looking for an experienced broadcaster who is looking to be at the heart of the story. You will have the opportunity to originate stories, shape formats and craft clear scripts. Producing and presenting short-form hits, regular interviews with senior market participants, and delivering bulletins on breaking news.

Key responsibilities

• Originate/prioritise energy-markets stories; develop investigative leads from niche sources.
• Build and maintain a guest pipeline; own booking and briefing.
• Present live and recorded segments with pace, neutrality and a credible tone.
• Lead interviews with traders, analysts, executives and policy voices.

Key requirements

• Significant experience as a broadcast journalist, ideally with a background in business news.
• Solid production skills: booking, formats, scripting and basic post.
• Comfortable with scripted and unscripted on and off-air conversations.
• Ability to translate technical topics into clear, non-inducing questions and copy.

Contact

If you’d like more information, please reach out via:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bengalyas-journalism/
• Twitter: @journalism_ben

Everyone who replies will receive a response within one week.

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