Multimedia Reporter

BAUER MEDIA; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is looking for a Multimedia Reporter to deliver breaking news across radio, video, and digital platforms. The role involves sourcing stories, reporting live, and producing engaging content. Ideal candidates will have a journalism qualification and strong editing skills. This full-time position is permanent and remote based in Kent, offering flexibility and comprehensive benefits including 28 days of holiday. Join a team committed to impactful journalism.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to internal training (Bauer Academy)

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised journalism qualification.
• Strong skills in audio and video editing.
• Knowledge of media law and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and delivering breaking news stories.
• Reporting live from the scene of stories.
• Producing engaging audio and video content.
• Planning local bulletin content.
• Maintaining strong contacts in the area.
• Ensuring content accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Recognised journalism qualification

Strong audio and video editing skills

Knowledge of media law and Ofcom regulations

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life

You’ll be joining our energetic and multi‑award‑winning News team, covering the whole of Kent county. Our team is the trusted local voice for millions of listeners across Greatest Hits Radio, Hits Radio, and our iconic brands including Magic Radio, Absolute Radio, and KISS.

The difference you will make

As a Multimedia Reporter for Kent, you’ll be at the forefront of breaking news reporting for the Famous Greatest Hits Radio network and the Hits Radio network, as well as reporting into our other iconic brands such as Magic Radio, Absolute Radio and KISS as appropriate.

You’ll deliver engaging, authoritative journalism across radio, video, digital and social channels, ensuring our audiences receive accurate, balanced and compelling stories when they matter most.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, developing and delivering breaking local news stories
• Reporting live from the scene of developing stories
• Producing engaging audio and video content
• Planning and delivering compelling local bulletin content
• Building and maintaining strong contacts across the patch
• Ensuring all content is accurate, legally sound and Ofcom compliant
• Supporting coverage across Bauer’s wider news network

The skills you will bring

• Recognised journalism qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong audio and video editing skills
• Knowledge of media law and Ofcom regulations
• Ability to work calmly under pressure across platforms
• News doesn’t stick to office hours – so you will have flexibility to respond out of hours

Working Pattern / Location

Full‑time, permanent. Remote role, based in Kent.

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family‑owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long‑term, with a consumer‑first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people’s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of religion, gender, skin colour, disability, etc. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long‑term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail].

Feedback

We are actively recruiting for this position, so the job advert may close earlier than expected. If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [e-mail] we would love to hear from you.