Deputy Managing Editor, Classic FM

Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK seeks a Deputy Managing Editor for Classic FM to shape its creative direction and manage day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in radio production, a strong connection to classical music, and proven talent management skills. This role offers an opportunity to influence a major brand with significant audience impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in radio production or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Connection and passion for classical music.
• Proven track record in creative audience engagement.
• Experience in managing high-profile talent.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable people management experience.
• Skilled in coaching and talent development.
• Ability to foster an inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement creative direction for the station.
• Guide and coach presenters and producers.
• Deputise for the Managing Editor at meetings.

Skills

Radio production

Operational skills

Classical music knowledge

Creative thinking

Talent management

Stakeholder management

People management

Coaching and development

Building trust

Job description

Accepting applications until: 14 November 2025 Job Description Your Role: Deputy Managing Editor - Classic FM

This is an outstanding opportunity to become the new Deputy Managing Editor at Classic FM, joining the senior management team of the UK’s most popular classical music station. Classic FM is a leading national radio brand with 4.5 million weekly listeners and, with over 9 million followers on social media, is a renowned classical music brand across the globe. This is a rare and exciting chance to play a key role in shaping the output, management and strategy of a successful, vibrant, and hugely popular national radio station.

Key Responsibilities

Creative vision : Together with the Managing Editor you will devise and implement the creative direction of the station to engage and grow audiences on all platforms

Team Leader : You will play a vital role guiding and coaching Classic FM’s presenters and producers, discovering and developing new talent for the future, and linking with Global’s different departments

Representing Classic FM : You will deputise for the Managing Editor and represent the brand at meetings and events, learning what it takes to become a Managing Editor.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big : You’ll be directly influencing and shaping a super-brand with huge audiences in the UK and beyond.

Own It : You’ll personally manage key areas and be able to demonstrate success.

Keep it Simple : You’ll find ways to improve our systems and processes.

Better Together : You’ll play a key role in uniting our teams and ensuring communication is excellent.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Built excellent working relationships with Classic FM’s Managing Editor, the Classic FM team, and key stakeholders at Global
• Shown you’re effectively managing the day‑to‑day operations of the station.
• Developed new and successful ways to support and guide the programming team.
• Demonstrated you’re an effective people manager and leader.
• Devised and implemented ways to hone and improve the output.
• Managed key projects from conception through to delivery.
• Brought creative ideas to fruition that have engaged and built audiences.
• Shown you have what it takes to successfully deputise for the Managing Editor.

Experience You’ll Need

Radio production: At least 5 years’ experience producing audience‑grabbing radio or a medium with transferrable skills

Operational skills : Able to manage multiple projects and deliver them on tight timescales

Classical music : Previous knowledge of classical music (this doesn’t necessarily need to be encyclopaedic if you can demonstrate a significant connection and passion).

Creative thinking : Can devise concepts, big and small, to engage Classic FM’s audiences of today and attract future listeners.

Talent management : Experience managing high‑profile and highly talented individuals.

Stakeholder management : Able to identify and best serve key stakeholders.

People management : Demonstrable experience of managing an ambitious and diverse team of people

Coaching and development: Skilled in nurturing talent by empowering and guiding individuals to unlock their potential.

Building trust : Can create and maintain an inclusive environment where diverse views and experiences are welcomed and celebrated in your team.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. Weknow that we can’tserve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global.

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work‑life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to help.