Multimedia Journalist - Mid-level

Premier Christian Communications; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days leave

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Eye care

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Premier Christian Communications in London is seeking a Multimedia Journalist at mid-level to help shape our coverage of around 3,000 stories a year across radio, online and print. You will tell stories that matter to thousands of Christians across the UK and contribute across multiple platforms.

The role requires sharp news judgement, the ability to spot original angles, respond quickly to breaking news, and produce engaging content for broadcast and digital.

Qualifications

• Significant journalism experience in broadcast, print or digital media.
• Strong news judgement and excellent writing for broadcast and digital.
• Ability to source, verify and develop original stories independently.
• Confidence interviewing senior figures and working under deadline pressure.
• Understanding of media law, Ofcom standards, and editorial compliance.
• Understanding of the Christian faith and ability to represent Premier’s voice with wisdom and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging news and current affairs content across radio, online and print.
• Help shape the daily agenda and contribute to forward planning.
• Ensure output meets editorial, legal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Journalism experience

News judgement

Story development

Interviewing skills

Media law knowledge

Ofcom standards

Editorial compliance

Christian faith understanding

Job description

Job Title: Multimedia Journalist - mid-level

Salary: £30,500 full-time

Location: London office (Blackfriars)

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time role working 35 hours per week on shifts between 6am and 6pm Monday to Friday, plus one weekend per month (TOIL provided)

Reporting to: News Editor

Want to tell stories that matter to thousands of Christians across the UK? Premier, Europe’s largest Christian media agency, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to help shape our coverage of around 3,000 stories a year across radio, online and print.

Our newsroom works at pace to find the issues that matter to our audience and tell them creatively and compellingly across multiple platforms. We are looking for a sharp, original storyteller with strong news judgement, the ability to spot and develop stories, and the confidence to respond well under pressure.

This is a mid-level role for an experienced journalist who can spot original angles, respond quickly to breaking news, and produce compelling content across multiple platforms. You’ll produce engaging news and current affairs content including radio bulletins, interviews, special reports and written articles. You will also help shape the daily agenda, contribute to forward planning, and ensure all output meets high editorial, legal and regulatory standards.

About You

Premier is looking for someone who not only has the professional skills for the role, but who is also aligned with our mission to help people encounter God through media and experience renewal.

Please note: this role has a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to have a personal Christian faith.

You Will Bring

• Significant journalism experience in broadcast, print or digital media with a strong portfolio of work and the ability to produce compelling content for both broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong news judgement and excellent writing skills for broadcast and digital
• Ability to source, verify and develop original stories independently
• Confidence interviewing senior figures and working accurately under deadline pressure
• A strong understanding of media law, Ofcom standards, and editorial compliance
• A proven interest in and understanding of the Christian faith and Church and the ability to represent Premier’s voice with wisdom, professionalism and sensitivity.

Information for candidates

Why Join Premier?

Premier offers a great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually!

Competitive Salary And Benefits Package

• Flexible working arrangements based on the requirements of the role
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time roles) plus UK bank holidays
• Additional leave on your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Enhanced Family leave and Pay

In Addition We Offer

• Mission-Driven Work: Take the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions of people.
• Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development in a role where your contributions are truly valued.