Broadcast Journalist (Part Time)

Global; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading media company as a Broadcast Journalist in Cardiff. This part-time role offers the chance to deliver engaging local news content for renowned radio stations, including Heart and Smooth Radio. You'll be at the forefront of news reporting, utilizing your creative skills to produce exclusive stories and connect with audiences across multiple platforms. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll thrive in a supportive environment dedicated to making every day brighter for listeners. If you're passionate about journalism and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proactive and innovative journalist with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to produce and present multiple news bulletins efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely local news bulletins for multiple radio stations.
• Utilize social media tools to enhance news delivery across platforms.

Skills

Broadcast Journalism

Creative Writing

On-Air Presentation

Media Law Knowledge

Social Media Proficiency

Job description

Accepting Applications Until

30 May 2025

Job Description

Job title: Broadcast Journalist (Part Time), Cardiff

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter— our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

Your new role

A fantastic opportunity for a dedicated journalist to join our passionate, hardworking team. Reporting to a News Editor, you'll be delivering multiple local news bulletins for Heart and Smooth Radio stations across Wales as well as providing on-air and online content for Global’s national brands like LBC, LBC News, and Classic FM across the UK. You’ll be creative, have a fantastic voice, great writing skills, and experience of producing multiple news bulletins in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Read bulletins with a phenomenal voice, write creatively, and deliver outstanding, relevant, timely, and accurate local news and current affairs content.
• Ensure stories from Wales are heard on our national news talk brand, LBC, and on our rolling news station, LBC News.
• Utilize social and multi-media tools to deliver a successful multi-platform news experience.
• Maintain sound legal judgment and proficiency in Ofcom’s broadcast regulations and guidelines.
• Develop relationships with key contacts across our region.
• Be flexible to handle both bulletin reading and reporting shifts as required.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: We’re passionate about news and eager to investigate and create our own outstanding and exclusive stories!
• Own It: You will have a commanding on-air presence and be confident reporting live into LBC and LBC News if required.
• Keep it Simple: Drive straightforward, impactful content that resonates with audiences.
• Better Together: Collaborate with colleagues across Global’s Newsroom to provide targeted, agenda-setting news content.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Created and presented news bulletins across Heart, Capital, and Smooth Radio stations.
• Produced creative and engaging content for LBC and LBC News.
• Sourced and produced original, exclusive content.
• Responded professionally to big breaking stories.
• Developed a full understanding of the different Global brands.

What You’ll Need

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

• Working independently and under guidance to provide targeted, agenda-setting news content.
• Having a commanding on-air presence and confidence reporting live into LBC and LBC News.
• Producing and presenting multiple news bulletins each hour.
• Enjoying flexible hours and striving to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Understanding key issues affecting the local area.
• Possessing excellent knowledge of media law and the OFCOM Broadcast Code.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where every Globaller can belong. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and a flexible, agile workforce through our Smart Working approach. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail].